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Aster
Aster novi-belgii
Summer
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Scabiosa caucasica
Pincushion-like flowers with ruffled petals and prominent stamens. Also called pincushion flower. Cottage garden charm. Unique texture and form. Despite dark symbolism, popular for beauty.
Summer, Fall
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 5 to 10 days
when properly cared for
Light, honey-like sweetness in some varieties
The name comes from Latin "scabies" as it was once used to treat skin diseases
Also called pincushion flower due to the protruding stamens resembling pins
The seed heads are as decorative as the flowers and can be dried
Despite its medical name, scabiosa symbolizes unfortunate love in flower language
Scabiosa is native to the Mediterranean region and the Caucasus mountains. Medieval herbalists used it to treat skin ailments, giving it the unfortunate Latin name from "scabies." Despite this, it became a beloved cottage garden flower. Victorian flower language associated it with widowhood and mourning.
Zinnia elegans
