Scabiosa is a genus in the teasel Family Dipsacaceae of flowering plants. Many of the species in this genus have common names that include the word scabious; however some plants commonly known as scabious are currently classified in related genera such as Knautia and Succisa; at least some of these were formerly placed in Scabiosa. Another common name for members of this genus is pincushion flowers.

Members of this genus are native to Europe and Asia. Some species of Scabiosa, notably small scabious (S. columbaria) and Mediterranean sweet scabious (S. atropurpurea) have been developed into cultivars for gardeners.

Scabiosa plants have many small flowers of soft lavender blue, lilac or creamy white colour borne in a single head on a tall stalk. Scabious flowers are nectar rich and attract a variety of insects including Lepidoptera such as the Six-spot Burnet moth. Scabiosa species are also used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Grey Pug.

This is the most distinguished genus in the Teasel family, and it includes a number of useful perennials for the garden. Scabious are of easy culture in full sun (or partial shade in the South) and well-drained soil. Scabiosa is a heavy-blooming dwarf with blue flowers, smaller than those of S. caucasica, that are produced in amazing abundance. They provide rich blue bloom all summer long and may be cut when half open. The form is neat and compact, the shade excellent, but the masses of flowers are beyond belief. Pot-grown.

Isaac House Hybrid Scabiosa
A lovely mix of blue, white and lavender that will bring a soft, airy grace to your garden. Frilly outer petals surround "pincushion" centers.Isaac House Hybrid Scabiosa brings long-lasting blooms that appear continuously from mid-spring to fall, attracting bees and butterflies all the while. Grows 15-18"

Butterfly Blue Scabiosa
Beautiful, lavender-blue flowers with pincushion-like centers bloom in the spring and continue all through the summer into autumn. Grows 12" high, 12" wide.