Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Cat' is a glorious scabious, bearing dark crimson, delicately fragranced pincushions on tall, wiry stems. It’s a fantastic choice for a mixed herbaceous border, gravel garden or prairie-type planting scheme, and it makes a wonderful cut flower. Its blooms are loved by bees, butterflies and hoverflies alike.
Grow Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Cat' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Try it among ornamental grasses or alongside lime-green chrysanthemums. Cut back after flowering or leave seedbeds in place for the birds. Plants may need staking.
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Scabiosa ‘Black cat’ and wildlife
Scabiosa ‘Black cat’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Scabiosa ‘Black cat’ poisonous?
Scabiosa ‘Black cat’ has no toxic effects reported.
