Illustrative photo.
Jasione laevis 'BLUE BEACON' shepherd's scabious, sheep’s bit scabious
size/type
low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,4m
usual width
0,2-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-September
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
mycorrhizal product
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)categorized
Description of the plant
Shepherd’s scabious is a maintenance-free perennial from South and Western Europe. Blue Beacon is a selection from Blue Light variety with a little taller stems producing more flowers of a deeper indigo blue to violet blue colour. They are almost spherical, and continue coming out until late September. Leaves are narrowly lanceolate, medium green, and hairy.
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 26-06-2014
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