Scabiosa is a pretty, low-maintenance perennial which is part of the honeysuckle family. Another name is Pincushion Flower, possibly because after the petals have dropped a spiky ball is formed. There are both mauve and pink pincushion flowers in my garden. Scabiosa are attractive to bees and butterflies, and can tolerate drought. In medieval times, […]

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