Scabiosa columbaria Butterfly Blue produces a bounty of 2" pincushion-type flowers that attract butterflies and are insect and disease resistant. Blooms from May to frost. Ideal for edging, containers or cutting and is beautiful with daylily Stella de Oro. Grow in full sun in average soil with excellent drainage, where plants can be spaced 12" apart. For continuous blooming, keep scabiosa deadheaded.