Description
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower is a compact basal-clumping herbaceous perennial with fine cut grey-green foliage. The lavender-blue flowers have frilly outer petals with a domed center cushion bloom on stiff stems nearly year-round from mid-spring until frost. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils, but tolerates part sun in hot southern climates. Intolerant of wet soils, especially in winter. Deadhead to extend bloom.
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Type: |
Perennial, Groundcover |
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Height: |
1′ – 1.5′ |
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Spread: |
1’ – 1.5′ |
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Spacing: |
1′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Well-drained soils essential. Watch for aphids and whiteflies. Powdery mildew can occur.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Sedum, Beardtongue
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
