Alamosa Flowers: San Luis Valley, Colorado


Flower Detail

Xcabiosa caucasica

I like these. They seem old-fashioned to me. I had one plant that lasted 3 years and it didn't come back this year so I planted a few more. We'll see! Seen here with rubeckia.

 

Scabiosa, Pin Cushion

Xcabiosa caucasica

Type: perennial   Zone: 1,2,3,4,5,6 - ?

Elevation (if known):

Color: white, pink, lavender   Height: 10 - 18 in

Ease of growth: Medium

Bloom Time : Late Summer, Early Fall

Sun: yes   Part Shade: no   Shade: no

Water Needs: regular

Native to:    CO/NM native? no

Deer Resistant: no   Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Average

Propagation: Nursery plants

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