Scabiosa Seeds - Black Knight

BOTANICAL NAME

Scabiosa atropurpurea

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer

GROWTH HABIT

• Clumping
• Mounding
• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 35 inches

COLOR

• Black

Scabiosa, the newest darling of the cut flower industry, has come out with some incredibly fun colors, namely Black Knight Scabiosa. This deepest maroon, near black button-shape blossom is both exotic and versatile. Long stems support a pretty mound of petals that when faded, give the stem a second life. The seedpods are just as interesting as the fresh flower, as both find the opportunity to shine in the garden and vase.

• • Blooms all summer long
• • Easy to grow and transplants nicely
• • Particularly striking when paired with hot pink, chartreuse, or bright yellow

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual