Scabiosa austroafricana
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Scabiosa austroafricana

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 3–9
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Small scabious is a perennial herbal plant that loves the sun and hails from open habitats, frequently flourishing in meadows and grasslands. Although it prefers full sun, it can also withstand conditions of partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C

Small scabious can withstand various temperature ranges, but its spread might still be restricted by unique water and temperature blends. It flourishes optimally in temperate climates during the summer if there is sufficient rain or irrigation. Consecutive periods of overcast, wet weather and high temperatures can enhance the chances of Small scabious perishing. During the winter, safeguarding against cold contributes to the plant's survival prospects.

Ideal temperature: 0–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

The optimal period to fertilize a Small scabious is at the beginning of spring when it shifts from dormancy to active growth. Beneficial nutrients for vigorous growth are supplied through fertilization. While Small scabious doesn't require much fertilizer, providing it once a year can boost its longevity and contribute to the production of more durable, superior flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer, Fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Lesotho, Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Angola, Namibia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Yemen, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Russia, Belarus, Germany, Burundi, Mozambique, Estonia, Ethiopia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Botswana, Portugal, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Malawi, France, Czech Republic, South Africa, Zambia, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lithuania, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Eswatini, Iran, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Albania, Congo (DRC), Turkmenistan

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