Scabiosa columbaria Butterfly Blue
Scabiosa columbaria Butterfly Blue
Scabiosa columbaria Butterfly Blue is a garden perennial suited to full sun, growing to around 60cm. Flowers appear from June to September. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 60cm tall × 40cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul,aug,sep
Wildlife
🐝 Pollinator magnet
The month's biggest price drops across UK nurseries
One email a month. The plants that got cheaper, and where. Unsubscribe anytime.
We only email you price drops and seasonal savings. No spam, ever.
Plant Information
About this plant
Scabiosa columbaria Butterfly Blue is a garden perennial suited to full sun, growing to around 60cm. Flowers appear from June to September. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Latin Name
Scabiosa columbaria Butterfly Blue
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
jun,jul,aug,sep
Mature Height
60cm
Related reading
Best Plants for Late-Summer Colour
Give your garden a burst of energy when the rest of the world seems to be winding down, with these vibrant and hardy plants for late-summer colour.
Read the guide →Best Plants for a Long Summer Display
For a summer border that keeps on giving, focus on plants like salvia, geranium, verbena, and echinacea, which flower for months and demand little fuss.
Read the guide →How to Support Wildlife in August
In August, supporting garden wildlife in the UK means providing nectar-rich flowers for pollinators, leaving seed heads for birds, and making your garden a welcome haven for hedgehogs and amphibians.
Read the guide →Similar Plants
