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Small scabious

Small scabious

An attractive, native, perennial wildflower that produces lilac – mauve flowers blooming between June and September. Small scabious is happiest on dry, calcareous soils and attracts both bees and butterflies.

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Small scabious Scabiosa columbaria


Plant Family Caprifoliaceae
Aliases Lilac-flowered scabious
Flowering Period June – September
Flower colour Lilac – mauve
Soil type Dry, free draining, high pH
Habitat Grassland, meadows
Status Common
Small scabious

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