This perennial has upright branched pubescent green stems that form a low open rounded habit. It has dark green deeply lobed leaves and the lilac daisy-like flower heads are held above the foliage appearing from summer to early autumn.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10 

Scabiosa columbaria is naturally found from Europe to western Asia growing in dry meadows and on rocky slopes in well drained moderately fertile sandy-stony soils that are tending alkaline. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

The Small Scabiosa is grown for is flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in cottage gardens along perennial borders or in rockeries and in patio pots. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 1 to 2 years. It is also used as a cut flower and attracts bees and butterflies. ID 2837

Scabiosa (skab-ee-O-sa) columbaria (ko-lum-BAH-ree-ah)

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)