Scabiosa sp.
(sca-bee-OH-sa)
Common Name: Scabiosa
Family: Dipsaceae

Grown widely in temperate climates. Blooms, bearing multiple florets, approximately 1"-2" across, with protruding filaments giving a pincushion effect, range from white, yellow, red, blue and mauve, to deep purple.

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