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(Scabiosa atropurpurea)
Mourningbride (Scabiosa atropurpurea)
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Eduardo Ramirez
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Photo by: Eduardo Ramirez | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: Eduardo Ramirez (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: Eduardo Ramirez | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2020-05-28T21:59:59Z | Title: Scabiosa atropurpurea L.: flower | Notes: Scabiosa atropurpurea L.: flower |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Scabiosa atropurpurea, commonly known as Mourningbride, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to the Mediterranean Region, specifically thriving in open grasslands, rocky slopes, and light woodlands. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) with a similar spread. Mourningbride features deeply-lobed leaves and dense clusters of red to purple flowers that bloom from late spring to early autumn, offering a long flowering season. The flowers are notably attractive to pollinators and make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.
Mourningbride is valued for its showy blooms and is often used in borders, cottage gardens, and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring minimal care once established. The plant is drought-tolerant, though it benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells. Mourningbride prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade and grows best in rich, alkaline soils with good drainage. ’Beaujolais Bonnets’ is a popular cultivar with burgundy flowers and an extended blooming period. Potential problems include susceptibility to powdery mildew in humid conditions and root rot in poorly drained soils. It is generally pest-free but can occasionally be affected by aphids.CC BY-SA 4.0
Mourningbride is valued for its showy blooms and is often used in borders, cottage gardens, and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring minimal care once established. The plant is drought-tolerant, though it benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells. Mourningbride prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade and grows best in rich, alkaline soils with good drainage. ’Beaujolais Bonnets’ is a popular cultivar with burgundy flowers and an extended blooming period. Potential problems include susceptibility to powdery mildew in humid conditions and root rot in poorly drained soils. It is generally pest-free but can occasionally be affected by aphids.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-2 feet
- Width: 0.8-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Open grasslands, rocky slopes, and light woodlands in the Mediterranean Region
Other Names
Common Names: Mournful Widow, Pincushion Flower, Sweet Scabious
Scientific Names: , Scabiosa atropurpurea, Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea, Scabiosa atropurpurea var. amansii, Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. amansii, Asterocephalus atropurpureus, Cyrtostemma atropurpureum, Scabiosa fruticulosa, Scabiosa major, Scabiosa maritima subsp. amansii
GBIF Accepted Name: Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea