
Details
This scabiosa is an excellent bright red flowering plant that is great for cutting and performs well in the garden. Use it in groups to add a splash of color to your border and a sense of depth to the garden. It blooms its heart out over the early summer months and if you trim it back lightly after flowering it will reward you with another flush of flowers in the late summer.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Knautia macedonica |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Red, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |