Starflower Seeds Scabiosa stellata
- A truly unique flower!
- Excellent in Dried Floral Arrangements
- Also known as Drumstick Flower
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Starflower Seeds
Sometimes known as "drumstick flower," Starflower features pale blue flowers that turn into bronze-colored seed heads. Grown usually for the papery seed pods, which are excellent for both fresh and dried bouquets.
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Fast Facts
Name: Starflower Seeds Botanical Name: Scabiosa stellata Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Tall green stalks with spherical starlike clusters of pale blue, almost white blossoms. These are excellent for dried flowers. Features: Open Pollinated, Good for Dried Flowers Color: White Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Plant Height: Up to 36 inches Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches Planting Depth: 1/16 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 300 mg Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Starflower
When to Plant Starflower Seeds
Direct sow Starflower seeds about 2-3 weeks before the final frost of the Spring. Starflower seeds can also be started indoors, 4-6 weeks before the final frost date in Spring, after cold stratifying your seeds for 2-3 weeks.
Where to Plant Starflower Seeds
Starflower can thrive in locations that receive Full Sun to Partial Shade conditions, ideally 6-8 hours of sunlight exposure per day. Choose rich, moist well-draining soil for your Starflower seeds - if needed, peat moss and sand can be amended into the soil to help ensure proper drainage.
How to Plant Starflower Seeds
Sow Starflower seeds onto the surface of the soil, and compress firmly. Do not cover your Starflower seeds, as they require sunlight in order to germinate. Seedlings will germinate in approximately 10-12 days.
How to Care for Starflower
Once established, Starflower requires very little care or maintenance. Starflower will self-sow if allowed to go to seed - to control this, deadhead spent flowers before seed pods develop. Cut down growth that dies back in the fall, and clear the debris.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 20 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
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