Scabiosa columbaria

This hardy, evergreen herbaceous perennial has attractive, deeply lobed, grey green foliage. The soft basal leaves ca have serrated or toothed margins are clump-forming.

The showy inflorescences are carried on slender erect stems all year round.

Butterflies, bees and insects are irresistibly attracted to its nectar and it is seldom you see a plant in flower without any of the above having a snack. It also makes a good cut flower and container plant.