Scabiosa Starflower

Botanical Interests Packet

Delicate, pale blue and white celestial flowers isn't where the show stops. Starflower seedheads will have you stargazing at a sphere covered in translucent, papery, striped cups cradling a five-pointed, dark star. Expect eons of enjoyment as the seedheads shine brightly for an indefinite amount of time in dried floral arrangements. Simply clip the stems to the desired length and hang upside down to dry. A prolific bloomer, the plants will be covered in flowers and seedheads from mid-summer to frost. Fresh flowers are a graceful addition to bouquets. Also known as drumstick flower. Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 24 

Native: Northern Africa and Southwestern Europe

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 18"–24" tall, 12" wide

Variety Info: 1"–1½", pale blue flowers with white centers resemble pin heads in a small pincushion. The seedheads are globe-shaped, comprised of many translucent, cream-colored, papery cups with a dark "star" in the center of each. The star turns black as it matures to a ripe seed.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

MPN: 1334