Plant Height
24–36 inVariety-specific habit
flower
Blue Scabiosa Seeds
$8.29
Seeds for your next garden project, with planting guidance to help you get started.
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Growing at a Glance
Plan your sowing with the light, space and growing conditions this flower needs.
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Season
SpringFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone
Zone 2~12Selected for USA gardens
Germination
10–21 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity
90–110 DaysVariety dependent
Plant Spacing
12–18 inAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty
ModerateGrowing support available
Flower Performance
Picture this variety in your garden, from its flower colors to when it blooms.
Flower Color
Blue
Bloom Period
Summer, Fall, Until Frost
Life Cycle
AnnualAnnual, biennial or perennial
Garden Use
Cut Flowers, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Pollinator GardensBest-fit garden settings
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Returns & order issues
Customers may return seed products within 30 calendar days of delivery, including unopened, opened or used items. We cover return shipping for quality issues, shipping errors or transit damage.
Seeds are living products. If you have germination questions, our team provides practical growing guidance to help you troubleshoot.
About this seed
Why gardeners choose this variety
Blue Scabiosa, also known as pincushion flower, is a graceful long-blooming perennial frequently grown as an annual, celebrated for distinctive spherical blue flower heads. Each bloom forms a rounded cushion packed with tiny tubular florets, creating the iconic pincushion appearance that stands out in any garden. Slender upright branching stems hold blooms well above grey-green foliage, delivering a soft cool blue hue that offers wonderful contrast alongside warm-toned flowers such as zinnias and marigolds. This robust variety maintains steady flowering from early summer deep into fall, tolerating mild heat and bringing continuous delicate color long after many seasonal blooms fade.
Blue scabiosa excels in cottage garden borders, rock gardens, pollinator plots and fresh cut flower arrangements. The unique textured flower heads hold their shape beautifully after harvesting and can even be dried for indoor decor. Blossoms produce ample nectar, strongly attracting butterflies, native bees and hoverflies. Light trimming of spent blooms encourages repeated budding, extending the flowering season significantly. With good drainage and basic care, blue scabiosa provides months of one-of-a-kind cool-toned floral interest for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
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