Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' is a compact, long-flowering perennial that brings colour and movement to borders. It forms a neat mound of soft, ferny foliage and flowers for months.

Pale blue pincushion blooms appear from early summer into autumn. This makes it a strong choice if you want long-lasting colour and wildlife interest.

Key features

• Herbaceous perennial with a compact habit
• Soft, ferny foliage
• Pale blue pincushion flowers
• Very long flowering period
• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and containers

Plant size

• Height: up to 40cm
• Spread: 40cm to 50cm

Other common names

• Scabious 'Butterfly Blue'
• Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
• Scabiosa 'Irish Perpetual Flowering'
• Scabiosa 'Perpetual Flowering'
• Scabiosa 'Blue Butterflies'
• Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue Beauty'
• Scabiosa Butterfly Blue

Benefits for UK wildlife

• Flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hoverflies
• Provides a long source of nectar from summer to autumn
• Supports pollinators when other plants have finished flowering

Growing tips

• Plant in well-drained soil
• Best in full sun
• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering
• Suitable for gravel gardens and dry borders
• Divide clumps every few years

Do you want a plant that flowers for most of the season? Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' gives reliable colour and helps pollinators in your garden.

Pair it with salvias, echinacea, and ornamental grasses for a wildlife-friendly display.