Scabious 39butterfly blue39 lives up to its name by attracting butterflies and other beneficial insects such as bees it is therefore the perfect choice for wildlife areas cut flower gardens and sunny herbaceous borders the attractive pincushion flower produces long lasting lavender blue flowers from july to october on slender stems above lance shaped foliage that is grey45green in colour this scabiosa plant is a cottage garden favourite and creates a stunning display when planted i