Wayside Gardens Scabiosa
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, deer-resistant butterfly blooms.
This is the ultimate low-effort workhorse for a garden that never stops blooming. While it lacks the dramatic height of larger perennials, its relentless lavender-blue color and ability to shrug off deer make it an essential, fuss-free anchor for any sunny border.
$9.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking season-long color from spring to frost
- Eco-conscious homeowners supporting local butterfly and bee populations
- Small-space gardeners needing low-maintenance, tidy container plants
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to regular maintenance tasks
- Planters preferring permanent, long-term landscape installations
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Continuous color production from spring through fall is exceptionally reliable.
Pollinator Attraction
The nectar-rich blooms act as a reliable magnet for local butterflies.
Maintenance Requirements
Low-effort growth habit makes this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Deer Resistance
Consistently ignored by browsing deer, protecting your landscape investment.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of zones with moderate water needs.
Visual Impact
Compact dwarf form provides dense, vibrant color for groundcover applications.
Key Specs
SKU
40101
Genus
Scabiosa
Species
columbaria
Variety
'Butterfly Blue'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Light Blue, Yellow, Multi-color
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
Zone 4 - Zone 9
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Mature Height
0.5 feet
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