Scabiosa 'Pink Mist' (Pincushion Flower)
Pincushion Flower 'Pink Mist', Scabious 'Pink Mist', Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'

Scabiosa 'Pink Mist' (Pincushion Flower), a clump-forming perennial with a short mound of ferny foliage, is well known for its exceptionally lengthy blooming season. It rewards gardeners with a profusion of lilac-pink pincushion-shaped flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm) on top of wiry stems that hang over the foliage pile of lobed, gray-green leaves, blooming for months from early summer until October. This striking beauty is trouble-free, simple to grow, and perfect for massing or grouping in borders and rock gardens. This attractive perennial is ideal for edging borders and walks because of the finely split leaves that stays low and compact.