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Scabiosa lucida
Glossy Scabious
Caprifoliaceae
Height
30 - 40 cm
Flower colour
lilac or pink
Flowering time
July-August
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained
pH
neutral-alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Central- and S-Europe
Scabiosa is a genus in the Caprifoliaceae family. Their native habitats are dry grasslands and mountainsides, often in calcium rich soil. They can however grow in any garden soil, but thrive best given enough sunshine.
Propagation:
Division in spring or fall.
Seed - sown in February - March
Seed lightly covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Hardy and easy to grow.
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