Scabiosa is sometimes listed as Sweet Scabious or Pincushion Flower. Also mourningbride. It is easy to plant and grow Scabiosa seeds.

Latin
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Family: Disacaceae

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone: Annual
Exposure: Full sun

Timing
Sow indoors 8 – 10 weeks before planting out. Sow outdoors in early spring, when a risk of light frost is still possible. In mild winter areas, seeds can be sown in the fall.

Starting
Barely cover the small seeds. Space plants 30-45cm (8-12″) apart.

Growing
Deadhead regularly. Grow in average, humus-rich well drained soil with pH in the 7.0 to 8.0 range.