Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Dark Night'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Dark Night'

Pot size: Gallon

This annual or short lived perennial with long stems and beautiful deep purple/ burgundy, 2"-3" wide blossoms have a center resembling pin heads in a small pin cushion. This is a tough, fairly drought-tolerant, very hardy plant with few pests or diseases. Scabiosa blooms for an exceptionally long time in the garden compared to other flowering perennials, and is very attractive to bees and butterflies. Dried seed heads also add interest to flower arrangements.

Size: 18"–24" tall, 18" wide
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Photo: Dwight Sipler (Wikimedia)