PLANTBOOK

Scabiosa africana

Family: Dipsacaceae

Common names: Pincushion (E); Koringblom (A);

Groundcover

EVERGREEN

FULL SUN

FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

0.3m x 0.3m

J F M A M J J A S O N D

A fast-growing perennial plant with finely divided green foliage and mauve flowerheads that are displayed on long stalks, resembling a pincushion.

They give a marvellous display when in flower and mass-planted.

Mountains of the Cape Peninsula.

Flowers attract insects, particularly butterflies.

Mass plant to form a groundcover.
Position in small clumps on a rockery.
Use as an edging plant along the front of a mixed border.