Scabiosa lucida is a perennial herb with attractive blue-purple flowers, forming clumps of basal foliage. It thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil is essential. Tolerates poor, chalky, or sandy soils.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade.
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, fertile soil is essential. Tolerates poor, chalky, or sandy soils.
Prefers moderate temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Oblong to lanceolate
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
