Caucasian scabious
Scabiosa caucasica or also known as Caucasian Scabiosa is a clump-forming perennial that blooms in late summer or early fall. The flower is native to Caucasus, Iran, and Armenia. It belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family of plants.
Scabiosa caucasica grows to 60cm or 24″. It grows in the sun and well-drained soil either chalky or sandy. The flowers are unscented. Deadhead flowers to prolong flowering.
Scabiosa caucasica is also known as Pincushion Flower since the buds look like pincushions.
