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Common name burgundy pincushion Family dipsacaceae Life cycle perennial Flowers red-purple summer Size 2-3 ft Light full sun Cultural notes average garden soil with good drainage Seed ripens late October Upright, clump-forming perennial with deep purplish-red, domed scabiosa-like flower head. Long bloom time. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom in early autumn. Good fresh or dried flowers

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: side garden, orchard

One or more images of this plant are included in my stock photo catalog

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