How to grow pincushion flower
Scabiosa columbaria
When to plant pincushion flower
Pincushion flower is a long-blooming perennial best planted in spring, the standard window for hardy perennials. NC State notes it needs a full-sun site with good drainage and will not tolerate wet feet or excess moisture, especially in winter.
Pincushion Flower is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.
Growing conditions
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Sun
- Full sun
Common problems
- root rot
- aphids
- spider mites
- flopping sprawling stems
Sources
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