Illustrative photo.
Jasione laevis 'BLAULICHT' ('Blue Light') shepherd's scabious, sheep’s bit scabious
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,2-0,3m
usual width
0,2-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-September
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Shepherd’s scabious is a maintenance-free perennial from South and Western Europe. It forms neat cushions, densely covered with narrowly lance-shaped, light to mid green leaves. They look like moss mounds and are enhanced with flowers that appear on slender stems, about 15-20 cm above the foliage from early July. They are almost spherical, powder blue to light violet, and continue coming out until late September.
Growing conditions and care
Shepherd’s scabious likes well-drained, moderately fertile, sandy soil, and location in full sun. It can take light shade, too, for part of the day but will flower significantly less. Ideal for rockeries and edges of borders. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 08-01-2013
