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Plant Facts
Quick Answer
Field Scabious (Pink) pollen is shown in this guide as a red and rust tone. It is listed as wildflower, associated with summer to fall bloom timing, USDA zone 3 - 9, and pollen and nectar forage value.
Pollen Color Notes
The visual color shown for Field Scabious (Pink) is grouped broadly with red and rust pollen tones. It is intended for comparison and identification support, not as a laboratory measurement.
Pollen color is highly variable. Lighting, pollen age, moisture, collection method, cultivar, and local growing conditions can all change how pollen appears. Use this as general visual guidance, not a scientific color standard or guaranteed field match.
Bloom, Zone, and Forage Context
Field Scabious (Pink) is listed for summer to fall. The record lists USDA zone 3 - 9; hardiness zones are planning context, not a precise flowering calendar. Approximate bloom months in the supplemental notes: June, July, August, September.
Its forage type is pollen and nectar, with pollen value marked as medium and nectar value marked as high. The many small florets offer pollen and nectar to bees and butterflies during summer.
Identification Notes
A branching perennial with deeply divided leaves and pincushion-like flower heads; pink describes a color form, not a separate species.
Flower color note: Usually lilac to blue-purple; pink forms occur. Flower color and pollen color may differ.