Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Sweet Scabious
MainColor	Black
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	August
ImageUrl	Sixalix-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Sixalix atropurpurea, sometimes still listed as Scabiosa atropurpurea, is a tall, elegant annual or biennial with domed flower heads in deep purple, maroon, or crimson tones. Its rich colour and long stems make it popular in cottage gardens and wildflower meadows. It attracts a range of pollinators, especially butterflies.

Distribution

Native to southern Europe and North Africa; cultivated across Europe, including the UK, where it occasionally escapes into the wild.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Traditionally used as a skin remedy for sores and minor wounds. Similar to other scabious species, it was once believed to “purify the blood.”

Edibility

Not used as food.

Human Toxicity

No major toxicity concerns, but contact with the sap may cause mild irritation in those with sensitive skin.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Contains tannins and phenolic acids that may contribute to mild astringent properties.