Scabiosa cretica has
soft gray foliage and large blue pincushion flowers. Scabiosa
cretica foliage grows to 12-18" tall, and typically spreads wider
than tall. The flowers are held 6" above the foliage and the
large dried seedpods are almost as interesting as the flowers.
Scabiosa cretica blooms in late Spring into early Summer, longer if the
spent blooms are removed. Scabiosa cretica does well in poor soil
and is quite drought tolerant once established. Scabiosa cretica
will put up with good soil but is sensitive to over-watering, particularly
during the warmer months. Plants are hardy into the mid-20's and
likely below.
High resolution images
of Scabiosa cretica are available.
