Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Scabiosa caucasica 'Perfecta Alba' is part of the Perfecta Series, all of which have particularly frilly outer petals. It's a clump-forming perennial with pretty, pure white flowers, which are held on tall stems. It makes a lovely cut flower and, as is typical for scabious, is extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
For best results, grow Scabiosa caucasica 'Perfecta Alba' in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowers.
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Scabiosa ‘Perfecta alba’ and wildlife
Scabiosa ‘Perfecta alba’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Scabiosa ‘Perfecta alba’ poisonous?
Scabiosa ‘Perfecta alba’ has no toxic effects reported.
