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Devils-bit Scabiosa

Succisa pratensis, Caprifoliaceae

Zones
3–8
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

4.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White CloverTrifolium repens
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Rough OxeyeHeliopsis helianthoides var. scabra

Tall heliopsis creates shade that can suppress the shorter devil's-bit scabiosa

Common Questions

What zones does Devils-bit Scabiosa grow in?

Devils-bit Scabiosa grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Devils-bit Scabiosa?

Good companions for Devils-bit Scabiosa include White Clover.

Design guilds with Devils-bit Scabiosa and see companion relationships visually.

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