Black Knight Pincushion Flower Seeds
$4.00
Black Knight Pincushion Flower Seeds
Scabiosa atropurpurea
These stunning, dark-maroon flowers have enchanted gardeners (and bees and butterflies) since the early 1600s in England, when the variety was called ‘Blackamoor’s Beauty’ and ‘Mournful Widow.’ The honey-scented flowers have blooms that measure from 1½-2.5" and resemble a dark-satin pincushion with white-tipped pins. The versatile variety works well in both borders and garden beds, and its long stems make it ideal for fresh cutting.
- Conventional
- Annual plants grow to 24-30 inches tall
- Dark maroon to black flowers
- Long lasting cut flower
- Tolerates partial shade
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming.
- Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
- Germination: 10-14 Days
- Thin: 8-12" Apart
- Light: Sun/Partial Shade