glossy scabious
Also known as: Information to be completed
S. lucida is a dwarf herbaceous perennial, up to 30cm high, with basal rosettes of glossy, silvery-green finely-divided leaves. Lilac-coloured flowerheads, 4cm wide, appear from late spring and throughout summer until the first frosts
Scientific classification
- Species
- glossy scabious (Scabiosa lucida)
- Genus
- Scabiosa
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Information to be completed
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
glossy scabious pictures
Distribution of glossy scabious
Distribution map
C and Southern Europe
Information to be completed
Culture
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Information to be completed
Quick identification of glossy scabious
Information to be completed
glossy scabious care guide
- Let top soil dry fully then soak root ball with thorough water
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let top soil dry fully then soak root ball with thorough water
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-nitrogen dilute feed monthly spring through early fall
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but can cut stems to ground level in late winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division, or by basal semi-ripe cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun and well-drained soil
People also ask
Information to be completed
Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →
