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Devils Bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis)
FlowerPerennialModerate

Devils Bit Scabious

Succisa pratensis

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Devils Bit Scabious grows in full sun and prefers moist meadow soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Devils Bit Scabious

Devils Bit Scabious growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist meadow soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Devils Bit Scabious as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 100-150 days.

Plant Overview

Devils Bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis) is listed in the Caprifoliaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-4427
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Plant type
Flower
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Devils Bit Scabious is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist meadow soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.

Hardiness zones
4-9
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Moist meadow soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.0
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 100-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
100-150 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.