Sixalix, Pincushion Flower, Sweet Scabious 'Snowmaiden'

Snowmaiden blooms nearly all-year round in a relatively foggy neighborhood in San Francisco -- Sunset zone 17 -- with infrequent water. ...Read MoreThey grow to 3 feet and often fall over from their weight to cover the ground with bright green leaves and the powderpuff white flowers. Very pretty, though they can look unruly due to their legginess. They are perennial here.

'Snowmaiden' turns a shoulder to the first fall frosts, its fluffy bonnet flowers bloom midsummer to late fall. As with all old and best-...Read Moreloved flowers, it has many names, Pincushion Flower among them. A lovely companion to our well-behaved blue browallia.

Annual; 3 ft tall
Seed to bloom: 16 wks
Color: White
Full sun
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkalin pH
Hardiness: HA

(FROM SELECT SEEDS CATALOG)