Ultra Violet scabiosa
Scabiosa 'Ultra Violet'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Deep purple blue
Notes
'Ultra Violet' scabiosa (Scabiosa 'Ultra Violet') is a perennial. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Deep purple blue flowers appear in late spring, early to late summer, and early autumn. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, and it is drought tolerant.
Pairs well with Maiden pink, Little Hottie panicle hydrangea, and Foxtail barley.