Scabiosa ochroleuca
might be considered a pest if it weren't so pretty. The Yellow
Pincushion Flower readily starts from seed. Scabiosa ochroleuca
foliage grows up to a foot tall and spreads to about a foot and a
half. The flowers extend about a foot beyond the foliage. The
flowers rapidly dry and must be deadheaded regularly to keep the plants
blooming. Fortunately the Yellow Pincushion Flower is easy to pull
if it wanders beyond where you want it. Scabisoa ochroleuca grows
well in full sun and is tolerant of most soils, though not particularly
tolerant of soggy conditions. The Yellow Pincushion Flower is Winter
hardy to zone 4.
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