Scabiosa japonica var. alpina (Alpine Japanese Pincushion Flower)
Botanical Information
Family | Caprifoliaceae |
Genus | Scabiosa |
Species | japonica |
Variety | alpina |
Origin | Japan. |
Details
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Height | 20 cm |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A beautiful herbaceous perennial with a long flowering period but biennial in nature |
Shape | Tight compact habit. |
Landscape | Sunny rock gardens, boarders and mixed containers. |
Leaf Description | Low mounds of grey-green, almost fern looking foliage. |
Flower Description | Small round flowers, pale lavender-blue in colour. |