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Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
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Schurftkruid that somewhat stays than average. A rich. The average size is 40 cm. The flower colour is light blue. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - August.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.4.1.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : For a sunny, moist, rocky soil, like mountainsides.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : To be planted in small groups or solitary, moist soil.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : zachtblauw

Flowering period : june - september

Size approx. : 40 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Bingerden

Date taken : 10.06.2010

Family : Dipsacaceae


© first picture : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands

© picture 2 : P. de Frankrijker en Zn., Boskoop

© picture 3 : Th. Ploeger en Zn