Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa columbaria

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Powdery & Softfaintsweet

SeasonSummer–Autumn

OriginEurope, Asia

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Powdery & Soft · Summer–Autumn bloomer

Pincushion flowers produce their lilac-blue, white, or burgundy rounded heads on long slender stems throughout summer, their gentle scent and soft form carrying a romantic but melancholic character.

Symbolism & Meaning

unfortunate love, widowhood, mourning

In the Victorian language of flowers, pincushion flower means “Unfortunate love”.

Habitat & Environment

Europe, Asia

Pincushion Flower is native to Europe, Asia.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameScabiosa columbaria
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
Native ToEurope, Asia
Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
LifespanPerennial

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