Annual
Pincushion Flower
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
StandardScabiosa atropurpureaGrandmother's PincushionScabiosa columbariaCol Flutter Deep BlueScabiosa atropurpureaMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Seed PackFrom$4.69
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size24-36 in × 12-18 in
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.
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Common questions
Is Pincushion Flower a good plant for St. Augustine?
Pincushion Flower is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 24-36 in × 12-18 in.