devil's bit scabious
Also known as: blue ball; blue bonnets; blue kiss; blue scabious; curl daddy; fore-bit; fore-bitten-more; ofbit; ofbitten; blue buttons; blue caps
S. pratensis is a perennial to 60cm, with a basal rosette of obovate leaves, with branched stems bearing solitary light purple, pincushion-like flowerheads 2cm across, in summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- devil's bit scabious (Succisa pratensis)
- Genus
- Succisa
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of devil's bit scabious
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of devil's bit scabious
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devil's bit scabious care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or basal cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows in any moist soil in sun or partial shade. Excellent for peaty bog garden. Long flowering season
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be susceptible to damage by slugs
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