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Sixalix, Pincushion Flower, Sweet Scabious 'Fata Morgana'

Sixalixatropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea

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Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Synonym
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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