The Easy-To-Grow Summer Flower That Joanna Gaines Is Obsessed With

It's no secret we're obsessed with Joanna Gaines. Whether it's the rich paint shade she swears will transform an uninteresting room or how she turns an ordinary vase into a showstopping centerpiece, we love everything she touches. If you've ever dreamed of growing a garden that looks like it was lifted out of Gaines' Instagram feed or a page from your favorite fairytale, there's one flower you absolutely want to know more about: the 'Fata Morgana.' It's not your typical garden bloom, and that's exactly why flower lovers — and the home makeover guru — are swooning over it. And we guarantee you'll want to add this easy-to-grow summer bloom to your garden.

The 'Fata Morgana' (Scabiosa atropurpurea) is an apricot-toned pincushion flower that has the kind of effortlessly romantic vibe that can make every garden bed feel a little more magical. It's delicate without being fussy and somehow manages to look both wild and refined at the same time. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8, the standard versions of this flower lean into deep violet or classic pink hues. But not 'Fata Morgana.' With warm, buttery petals that shift from creamy peach to soft gold, it looks like someone turned a sunrise into a flower. Unlike the more high-maintenance divas in the flower world, this one is surprisingly easygoing. But if drama is what you're searching for, plenty of other garden flowers will make your summer beds burst with color.

When you're trying to build a pollinator-friendly space without sacrificing style, this bloom checks every box. Bees love it. Butterflies love it. And Joanna Gaines really loves it. The 'Fata Morgana' is having a moment, thanks to Gaines' recent blog post. And what's not to love? As one of nine flowers she relies on for a colorful garden, the pretty, button-like blooms can grow up to 36 inches tall. Although not a showy flower, 'Fata Morgana' brings a heritage aesthetic to your summer garden.

Whether planting it in raised beds, a cutting garden, or even mixing it into cottagecore-inspired landscaping, 'Fata Morgana' blooms are refreshingly low effort, considering the kind of reward they bring to landscapes. The flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. 'Fata Morgana' can grow in any USDA zone but is considered annual in zones 2 through 6 and perennial in zones 7 through 11. To encourage more growth, cut its blooms as soon as they're mature. The powerful, warm-toned bloomer can be dipped into a vase when it's just starting to open to create a pretty indoor scene similar to your outdoor look.

These blooms can become top-heavy as they mature, so use some support to help them stay upright. Gaines recommends a trellis or bamboo sticks to keep them lifted. If you want to bring Joanna Gaines' garden home, you can do that with Magnolia Market's new Seed Bar, which will include 'Fata Morgana' seeds.