Of course, the awards of most interest to gardeners are those given to plants. The Perennial Plant Association is a national organization of growers, landscape designers, educators, and researchers. Promoting high nursery production standards and the planting of perennials are goals of the organization. Butterfly Blue' was selected for its compact growth habit, long bloom season, and ease of culture. The flowers are set off by the finely divided, gray green foliage.
Pincushion flowers perform best in moist, well-drained soils.
Avoid wet sites as plants don't overwinter well. Full sun is the best location for planting of scabiosas. They have few insect or disease problems. Franksred' is the cultivar name and Red Sunset , is the trademark name. One of the best cultivars of red maple, Red Sunset, grows 50 to 60 feet tall with a width of 40 to 50 feet.