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Scabiosa japonica var. alpina

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.1.1.4

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 : Fast growing, cushion forming plants, for a sunny place, for instance between rocks and in open brick walls.

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 : violetblauw

Flowering period : june - july

Size approx. : 30 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Family : Dipsacaceae


© first picture : Th. Ploeger en Zn