Seeds – Scabiosa, Starflower OG (SGH) Sage Garden

Latin Name: Scabiosa stellata
Alternative Names: Pincushion flower
Main Uses: Annul flower; cut flower, pollinator-friendly

Zone Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 60 – 90 cm (24 – 36″)
Flower Color: Pale blue
Flowering Time:  Early summer through early fall

Certified Organic: USDA Certified Organic

Germination: 10 – 12 days at 18 – 21°C.
Sowing: Indoors 3 – 4 weeks before your local average last frost date
Planting Depth: Barely covered
Spacing (Seedlings): Sow 3 seeds per starter pot; space seedlings out 22 – 30 cm (9 – 12″) apart

Growing in Containers: Does best in the garden or large pots.

Fertilizing (Containers): If container growing, apply general-purpose organic fertilizer every two weeks through summer.

Watering (Containers): Water containers deeply when the top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor every day or two during very hot weather.

Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well suited to mixed planters, but very well suited to larger raised beds.

Fertilizing (Garden): Grow in garden beds amended with compost and other organic material. No need for additional fertilizer. 

Watering (Garden): Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.

Beneficials Attracted to this Plant: Attracts pollinating bees, butterflies, and hoverflies (these are good – they are excellent aphid eaters!).

Harvesting: Cut flowers just as they open for the best vase-life

Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.