Merlot Red scabiosa
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Merlot Red'
USDA zones4 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Merlot Red' scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Merlot Red') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It shrugs off cool spells and light frost, though a hard freeze will damage it. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. The fragrant blooms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It grows 26 to 36 inches tall and tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Blue fescue, and Red Drift rose.