Sixalix, Pincushion Flower, Sweet Scabious 'Ace of Spades'

Sixalixatropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Synonym
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

Halifax, Massachusetts

Toledo, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Chehalis, WA (Zone 8b) | June 2015 | positive

Ace of Spades has a unique pincushion flower, and it's black! Not too common, and really catches the eye. Has performed phenomenally here...Read More

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