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Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa columbaria

Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria) is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 1-2 ft × 0.8-1 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs.

USDA zones
5-9
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Mature size
1-2 ft × 0.8-1 ft
Maintenance
Low
Bloom season
Spring, Fall

Freeze survival

Will it survive your winters?

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Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.

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