'Yellow Scabiose' or 'Alpine Scabious' (kef-a-LAH-ree-a: al-PEEN-a) Dipsacaceae:
The genus name is from the Greek word kephale, meaning 'a head' These clump forming plants have long wiry stems that can be 3 to 6 feet tall. The clumps have a spread up to 2 feet and plants fit in well mixed with shrubs and ornamental grasses. This species starts to bloom in late spring with Scabiosa like yellow flowers.
Zones 4-8. Use cool temps, some were around 41 to 55ºF, germination irregular, often taken place over a month or two.
30 seeds.
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