Description

Botanical Interests' Black Knight Scabiosa Pincushion Flower Seeds grow dark burgundy blooms that mature to reveal contrasting white stigmas, resembling pincushions. Perfect for formal and cottage gardens alike, this perennial is drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its long stems are perfect for fresh cut flowers, while dried seed heads provide year-round interest for flower arrangements. This top-notch cultivar, also known as 'Blackmoor's Beauty' or 'Mournful Widow,' has been admired since the 1600s. Grown in full sun to part shade, Black Knight Scabiosa thrives in USDA zones 10 and warmer. It’s deer-resistant and blooms from summer to frost, making it an enduring garden favorite.

Botanical Name: Sixalix atropurpurea
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Native: Africa, Asia, Europe
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer, although usually grown as an annual.
Plant Dimensions: 18″–24″ tall, 18″ wide
Variety Information: Very dark burgundy flowers reveal contrasting white stigmas as flowers mature, resembling pincushions.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°–70°F.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: 1/8″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing blooms that have just begun to show good color but are not yet open.

25 seeds.