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Identification

LynfromSeaLynfromSea Posts: 133
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Can anyone tell me what this tall lilac coloured plant is? It looks like a type of Scabious but the flower is much smaller. I love it as it attracts so many bees and I think it looks great with the Crocosmia and Physocarpus 

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  • LiriodendronLiriodendron Posts: 8,328
    I think it could be Succisa pratensis, common name Devil's-bit Scabious.  It's a native plant and a very pretty one, in my opinion.  I love those neat round buds...
    Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
  • LynfromSeaLynfromSea Posts: 133
    Liriodendron said:
    I think it could be Succisa pratensis, common name Devil's-bit Scabious.  It's a native plant and a very pretty one, in my opinion.  I love those neat round buds...
    Liriodendron said:
    I think it could be Succisa pratensis, common name Devil's-bit Scabious.  It's a native plant and a very pretty one, in my opinion.  I love those neat round buds...
    Thank you! I think you are right. I hate having a plant in my garden and not know what it is so I’m very grateful to you
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    Agree, 1.Succisa pratensis...... common name Devil's-bit Scabious.

    2. Crocosmia.
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • LynfromSeaLynfromSea Posts: 133
    Silver surfer said:
    Agree, 1.Succisa pratensis...... common name Devil's-bit Scabious.

    2. Crocosmia.
    It’s beautiful! I know the Crocosmia and I like the combination 
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