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Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

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    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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    These airy, colorful flowers are mildly fragrant and a pleasant addition to the flower border.

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    Latin Name

    Scabiosa atropurpurea


    Family

    Caprifoliaceae


    Also Known As

    Sweet Scabious


    Type of Plant

    Annuals Annuals

    Bloom Season

    May - September


    Seasons

    Summer Summer

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 2'
    Max spread Max Spread: 1'

    Uses

  • Annual
  • Flower Border

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun

    Tolerances

  • Deer
  • Drought

  • Attracted Wildlife

    Butterflies Butterflies
    Hummingbirds Hummingbirds

    Colors


    Native Range

    Mediterranean


    History

    In 1736, Scabiosa was noted in the Virginia garden of William Byrd II of Westover.


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