Imperial scabiosa
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Imperial'
USDA zones4 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Imperial' scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Imperial') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It forms a fragrant, drought tolerant clump that butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Flowers appear in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Apricotta cosmos, Queeny Lime Orange zinnia, and Hummelo betony.