Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Scabiosa caucasica ‘Stäfa’ is a beautiful scabious, grown for its purple-blue flowers, which are held on tall stems and are slightly darker than the species. It makes a lovely cut flower and, as is typical for scabious, is extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
For best results, grow Scabiosa caucasica ‘Stäfa’ in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowers.
Scabiosa ‘Stäfa’ and wildlife
Scabiosa ‘Stäfa’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
