Botanical Name: Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Chile Black’
Common Name: Pincushion flower; Mourning bride Type of Plant: dicot: annual Character Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, compact annual (perennial in very mild winter areas) with tight clusters of round, nearly black flower heads held above fine foliage Height 2 to 3 ft. Spread up to 1 ft. Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to part shade Soil any well-drained soil Hardiness hardy; Zones 1-24 Morphology: Leaves lower leaves oblong to spatulate, coarsely toothed to 3" long; flower stalk leaves pinnatifid and fine textured Flowers lower leaves oblong to spatulate, coarsely toothed to 3" long; flower stalk leaves pinnatifid and fine textured Fruit tiny achenes Propagation: seed, stem cuttings Usage: this cultivar is mainly grown for its peculiar flower heads which are nearly black; use in cottage garden beds, perennial borders or container gardens Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering but tolerates brief drought if conditions are not too hot Fertilizing none required Pruning dead head regularly to encourage longer blooming season Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: southern Europe Family: Dipsacaceae Notes: |
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