How to Grow Pincushion Formula Mix
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Your complete guide to growing Pincushion Formula Mix.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Pincushion Formula Mix
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 Pincushion Formula Mix
✓ Good companions
Deters aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Attract beneficial insects and provide complementary heights and textures
Repels pests with aromatic oils and attracts pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Trap crop for aphids and attract beneficial predatory insects
Provide beneficial shade and attract pollinators and birds
Ground cover that attracts beneficial insects and retains soil moisture
Attract pollinators and beneficial predatory insects, similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic root secretions
