Cephalaria dipsacoides 'Scabious'

Dipsacaceae: A short lived perennial to 180cm. Forming bold clumps of deeply cut, toothed, dark green, leaves. Pincushion like heads of pale-yellow flowers flecked with magenta stamens, borne on tall stems in summer. Seed heads last into winter. Native to Syria.

GROWING INFORMATION:

These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3–4 weeks a cooling period of 2–4 weeks is recommended. Full sun to part shade, well drained site. Self-seeds well.

Attracts honeybees.

HARVESTED: 2020

 

APPROX. 30 SEEDS