Scabiosa columbaria - Organic perennial

Scabiosa columbaria – An Elegant Wildflower for a Biodiverse Garden

Scabiosa columbaria, commonly known as small scabious, is a graceful perennial that blooms for an extended period and attracts bees and butterflies. With its airy, lilac-blue flowers and delicate growth habit, this plant adds a natural charm to borders, prairie gardens, and wildflower meadows.

Abundant Blooms and Delicate Beauty

Small scabious flowers from June until autumn, producing numerous soft, wavy-edged blooms on slender stems. The cushion-like center and frilled petals give it a playful, romantic appearance—perfect for naturalistic gardens or as an accent in a wildflower meadow.

Hardy, Versatile, and Low Maintenance

This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained, calcareous soil and prefers full sun. Scabiosa columbaria requires little maintenance and remains attractive even in winter, thanks to its ornamental seed heads.

Ecological Benefits and Pollinator-Friendly

Small scabious is a magnet for butterflies and also attracts bees and other beneficial insects. Its long flowering season provides a continuous nectar source, making it an essential plant for any wildlife-friendly garden.

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Scabiosa columbaria, also known as dovecote, is a deciduous perennial with a bushy, clump forming habit. The leaves are greyish green to medium green and lobed at the base, the upper leaves are pinnate. This pigeonweed blooms from May to September with soft pink solitary flowers with a light centre. During flowering, spent flowers should be removed to encourage extended flowering. Scabiosa columbaria likes a sunny spot and only thrives in neutral, very permeable soil. The plant hates wet feet. Scabiosa columbaria is hardy, drought-tolerant, tolerant of sea breezes and air pollution and virtually pest and disease-free. It is an ideal plant for the border in informal gardens and can also be used as cut flower.