
Pincushion Flower ‘Starflower’
Scabiosa stellata
Description
Tall, heavily branched plants have silvery foliage topped with sturdy, smoky-periwinkle florets with a silvery center. Once blooms give way, they leave behind light brown orb-shaped seedpods that are great for drying and adding texture to arrangements. This productive bloomer is extremely versatile and a great garden plant.
Details
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
Tall, heavily branched plants have silvery foliage topped with sturdy, smoky-periwinkle florets with a silvery center. Once blooms give way, they leave behind light brown orb-shaped seedpods that are great for drying and adding texture to arrangements. This productive bloomer is extremely versatile and a great garden plant.
Details
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Sources
How to Grow
How to Grow

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