How to Grow Fama Deep Blue
Scabiosa caucasica
Your complete guide to growing Fama Deep Blue.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Fama Deep Blue
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Fama Deep Blue
✓ Good companions
Deters ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural support in mixed plantings
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes with its strong fragrance
Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters pests naturally
Repels aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs effectively
Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects while providing color contrast
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Produces allelopathic oils that inhibit germination and growth of other plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that can stunt growth of nearby flowers
