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Small Scabious

Scabiosa columbaria, Caprifoliaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Field ScabiousKnautia arvensis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Peach-Leaved BellflowerCampanula persicifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Oxeye DaisyLeucanthemum vulgare

Invasive oxeye daisy chemically and physically suppresses small scabious through allelopathy and resource competition

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Small Scabious grow in?

Small Scabious grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Small Scabious?

Good companions for Small Scabious include Field Scabious, Peach-Leaved Bellflower.

Design guilds with Small Scabious and see companion relationships visually.

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