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Common name starflower pincushions Family dipsacaceae Life cycle annual Flowers cream (summer) Size 2' Light From seed germinate at room temperature detailed seed-starting info below Seed ripens early August Annual scabious with a much more upright growth pattern than the perennial species we've tried. The flowers on ours are creamy white with a hint of powder blue. It wasn't until I took a close look at the seedheads that I understood the source of the botanical and common names - cute little stars in the center of each spent flower.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: cutting garden

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2005. Seed from '04 trade. Removed papery skirts, then baggy 70F (33%G, 10-14d)
2006. Seed from '05 garden. Baggy 70F (68%G, 5-8d)
2008. Seed from '06 garden. Baggy 70F (85%G, 5-8d)

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