| Botanical name | Scabiosa africana |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October Plant bears blue-mauve or white flowers that appear in spring. |
| Common name(s) | Cape scabious, Pincushion |
| Origin | |
| Uses | Cut flower:The blooms make good cut flowers. |
| Other languages | Speldekussing (A) |
Scabiosa africana (Cape scabious, Pincushion)
- Botanical name: Scabiosa africana
- Common name(s): Cape scabious, Pincushion
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Shrubby perennial with blue-mauve or white flowers that appear in spring. It enjoys full sun. The blooms make good cut flowers. S. incisa ‘Pink Panther’, smaller (400 x 300mm) and tuft-forming, has light green foliage and large, light-pink, double flowers in spring and summer.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: ska-be-oh-sa af-ri-kah
Scabiosa africana requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October Plant bears blue-mauve or white flowers that appear in spring. 
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