Our 2025 EFN seed catalogue is now live! Featuring over 130 new varieties and over 640 total varieties, sourced from over 50 different growers from across the country. Huge thanks to all of our growers, volunteers, and to our stellar seed-house team in Minnesota! Each of you make this work possible.

'Starflower Pincushion' Scabiosa

'Starflower Pincushion' Scabiosa

$4.00 Sale

Scabiosa stellata

Origin: Mediterranean

Improvement status: Cultivated wild material

Seeds per packet: ~40

Germination tested 10/2024: 93%

Life cycle: Annual

This species of scabiosa is quite distinct from the others in that its seedhead is the most ornamental part of the plant. As grower Frank Morton describes it: "The flowers are small, pale blue, and understated, followed by the seedhead, which is a showpiece of botanical architecture. Comprised of 'shuttlecocks' joined at the base into a textured globe, these seedheads can be used fresh or dry." When we first saw this plant, we knew we just had to try it!