Pincushion Flower (Lomelosia caucasica)

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 8b
Plant Height:	18 to 24 inches (46-61cm)
Plant Spread:	12 to 18 inches (30-46cm)
Flowers:	Showy
Bloom Size:	2"-3"
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies

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Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on May 4, 2012 5:26 PM concerning plant:

Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant.

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Posted by Trish (Grapevine, TX - Zone 8a) on May 3, 2022 8:13 AM concerning plant:

The most widely grown perennial scabiosa. It thrives in areas where summers are cool and humid, such as the Pacific Northwest, and provides excellent cut flowers.

The plant spreads two feet or more, with flower stalks reaching to 2 1/2 or more feet high. The flat, lacy, two- to three-inch flower heads bloom from June through September. They're typically blue and complement the yellows of summer-blooming perennials nicely. Plants are wispy, lending a soft, airy look to the landscape.

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Plant Events from our members
ShawnSteve	On June 26, 2022	Bloomed Probably of the original, 'Fama'. Attempted to cross, with pollen from the darkest "Deep Blue," I have.
ShawnSteve	On December 7, 2021	Seeds germinated Not certain of exact cultivar, until I see blooms.
SuperHappyCamper	On March 15, 2024	Seeds sown Purchased seed from Pike's Nursery.

Lomelosia Pincushion Flower (Lomelosia caucasica)