Scabious, Small (Scabiosa columbaria) Seeds

As its name suggests, this smaller scabious specimen still produces the same lovely, lilac petals as the rest of its family, but with five-petalled florets rather than four, a shorter, slender stem and finer foliage. A wonderful wildflower to grow in chalky soil for those who’d prefer the delicate, soft beauty of the scabious in a more controlled garden. 

• Type: Perennial
• Height: 60-70cm
• Flowers: July-August
• Best Sown: Autumn or Spring
• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, chalky
• Light Requirement: Full sun
• Natural Habitat: Grasslands, verges
• Also known as: Curl-Doddy, Lilac-Flowered Scabious
• Seeds per gram: 700