Latin name:Scabiosa atropurpurea

 This plant is suitable for bed and border plantings or in containers. The long stems and flowering season also makes it ideal for use in cutting gardens.These plants are hardy to Zones 3-7 and most suitable to temperate conditions. They do not like to be cold, nor do they like overly wet conditions. Scabiosa plants also dislike hot, humid weather.Pincushion flowers are normally grown by seed, though container-grown plants may also be available. They can be started from seed indoors during early spring or sown directly in the garden after the threat of frost has passed.With adequate growing conditions and soil, pincushion flowers require little, if any, fertilizer.