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Lomelosia, Dwarf Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa 'Ritz Blue'

Lomelosiajaponica

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Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Scabiosa japonica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time

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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elk Horn, Kentucky

Norfolk, Virginia

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AnnieBre
| August 2012 | positive

I grew four of these from seed this spring. We are having, here in Toronto (Zone 5/6) a long summer, and I sowed the seeds indoors under...Read More

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