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| Identification |
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Genus
Scabiosa
Species
atropurpurea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pincushion flower
sweet scabious
mournful widow
Egyptian rose
sweet scabiosa
mourning bride
Family
DIPSACACEAE
Specimen number
S11603
Data source
HtZn p167;Frgnt p97;Xeri p280
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Scabiosa atropurpurea have a mildly honey-like aroma. Sweet scabious (also known as mournful widow, Egyptian rose, sweet scabiosa, mourning bride and pincushion flower) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes soils that are fertile. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
honey scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Honey
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Scabiosa atropurpurea has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Sweet scabious (locally known in some parts as mournful widow, Egyptian rose, sweet scabiosa, mourning bride and pincushion flower) has ruffled curly leaves. Flowers: This plant has tiny flowers in dense globes resembling a pincushion. The flowers are usually either purple or pink.
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