Scabiosa stellata

Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa stellata

Zones 2-5

<p>Pretty little tufts of flowers turn into little bronze seed clusters like ping pong balls. Pick at the green stage to prevent shattering, cut the stems as long as possible and follow the drying instructions for statice</p><p>Direct-seed mid-May through mid-June in full sun or part shade. Sow 6mm (1/4 in) deep. Germinates at 21C (70F) in 12 days. Blooms in 14 weeks. Approx. 28 seeds/g.</p>