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Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant. Good drainage is crucial.
Also known as Blue Bonnets · Blue Scabious · Devil's-Bit
Devil's-Bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis) is a perennial wildflower native to Europe and North Africa, known for its distinctive pincushion-like blue-purple flower heads.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
70% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
60% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Tolerates a range of soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It can grow in sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
50% intensity
Mild to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low Feed
20% intensity
Light feeding in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant. Good drainage is crucial.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding if desired. Cut back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring to maintain a tidy appearance.
Easily propagated from seed sown in autumn or spring. Division of established clumps in spring is also an effective method for increasing plant numbers.
Not typically a plant that requires frequent repotting, as it is often grown in the ground. If grown in a pot, repot every 2-3 years in spring to refresh the soil.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Devil's-Bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis)
Where Devil's-Bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Succisa |
| Species | Succisa pratensis |
Similar in genus Succisa
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