Scabious ‘Butterfly Blue’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Scabious ‘Butterfly Blue’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Scabious ‘Butterfly Blue’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with lavender-blue and flowering june to october. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: June to October
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Scabious 'Butterfly Blue' is a charming and reliable hardy perennial, loved for its delicate lavender-blue pincushion flowers that appear in abundance from early summer right through to the first frosts of autumn. This exceptionally long flowering season makes it a standout choice for borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens and containers alike.
Each flower head is held on slender, wiry stems above a neat mound of finely divided, grey-green foliage, creating a soft, airy display that works beautifully alongside other sun-loving perennials and ornamental grasses. As a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, Scabious 'Butterfly Blue' is an excellent addition to any wildlife-friendly planting scheme.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile |
| Flowering | June to October |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Scabious ‘Butterfly Blue’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to october. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Scabious ‘Butterfly Blue’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.