Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa atropurpurea

Traits

Varieties We Bring In

Grandmother's PincushionScabiosa columbariaStandardScabiosa atropurpureaCol Flutter Deep BlueScabiosa atropurpureaMonrovia

Pincushion Flower3 varieties

These are the varieties we bring in through the season. Not every one is on the lot at a given time.

Please call (904) 471-0440 to confirm the variety and size you want before you make the trip.

Variety	Sizes & Pricing
Grandmother's Pincushion Scabiosa columbaria	Starting at$4.69 Seed Pack$4.69
Standard Scabiosa atropurpurea	Starting at$4.69 1 gal$6.95Seed Pack$4.69

Monrovia® Varieties

Variety	Sizes & Pricing
Col Flutter Deep Blue Scabiosa atropurpurea	Starting at$19.95 #1$19.95

Sizes & Pricing

1 galFrom$6.95

Seed PackFrom$4.69

Last received Jul 19, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun

WaterModerate

Mature size24-36 in × 12-18 in

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About Pincushion Flower

Pincushion flower (Scabiosa atropurpurea) is a Mediterranean cool-season annual bearing delicate, dome-shaped blooms in purple, crimson, pink, and white on tall slender stems—an excellent butterfly and cut-flower plant. In NE Florida, plant transplants in fall for blooms from late winter through spring before heat ends the season. Starting at $6.95.

Plant details

Bloom Season: Winter, Spring
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Annual
Soil: Sandy, Loam, Well-drained

Care essentials

Light

Plant in full sun; in NE Florida's cool season (October–April) full sun promotes the most prolific bloom. Some afternoon shade may help extend flowering as temperatures rise in late April.

Water

Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; pincushion flowers will not tolerate soggy roots. Water at the base rather than overhead, and reduce watering as winter rains arrive. Established plants are moderately drought tolerant between waterings.

Soil & Fertilizer

Grow in well-drained sandy or loamy soil with a near-neutral pH; amend with compost at planting. Fertilize every 4–6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer; avoid over-fertilizing, which causes floppy stems without improving bloom.