Devil's-bit scabious
Devil's-bit scabious
Succisa pratensis
Variation
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- Blue-violet flower spikes in summer.
- Easy-care and long-lasting.
- Attractive for bees and butterflies.
- Perfect for wet meadows and perennial beds.
- Hardy and robust.
Succisa pratensis forms compact clumps of narrow green foliage topped with numerous rounded violet-blue flower heads from late summer into autumn. This native wildflower is ideal for wildlife gardens, flower meadows, and moist locations. Rich in nectar, it is an important food source for bees, butterflies, and many other beneficial insects.
Watering and Care
Succisa pratensis prefers fresh to moist soil and benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry periods. Consistent moisture is particularly important during establishment.
Maintenance
This native wildflower requires very little maintenance. Remove old stems in spring if desired and allow occasional self-seeding for a natural effect.
Location
Plant in full sun or partial shade with moist, humus-rich soil. It is ideal for wildlife gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalistic landscapes.
Tip
The flowers provide an important nectar source for butterflies and many other pollinating insects.
Succisa pratensis brings summer color to flower beds, borders, and wet meadows with blue blooms, especially decorative in groups. Particularly suitable for natural-style gardens or flower meadows.
The blooms attract bees and butterflies, visually enlivening the garden.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 4 |
| Max height full grown | 60 cm |
| Plant family name | Succisa | Devil's-bit scabious |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Summer bloomer, Butterfly plant, Border plant., Attracts bees |
| Flower color | Blue |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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