Succisella inflexa 'Frosted Pearls' - White Devil's Bit Scabious

Sizes available: HPP quart

Basics: zones 4-7, 2-2.5' x 1-1.5', full sun to part shade, spherical white blooms comprised of numerous tiny flowers on branching structures in mid-late summer, wants moist to wet soils

Common names: This is a white version of a Devil's Bit Scabious

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Origin/Distribution: This is potentially the Jelitto Seeds introduction Succisella inflexa 'Frosted Pearls'. I am going to obtain seed and grow it out to compare. The species occurs in Europe. Both Succisa pratensis and Succisella inflexa are garden escapees in parts of North America. 

Habitat: Found on moist woodland edges, in damp fields, and disturbed or waste places.

More: According to Nancy Ondra at Hayfield Seeds, this plant may actually be Succisella inflexa 'Frosted Pearls", however, she is selling the seed as Succisa pratensis 'Alba'. They are closely related and behave similarly in the garden. I think she is right that this is 'Frosted Pearls'. Good for cutting. It will also look jaunty popping out amongst medium-sized and lower-growing grasses that also prefer some moisture. 

Source: sown at Honey Petal Plants with seed from Hayefield Seeds or the North American Rock Garden Society Seed Exchange. In the future, I will use Jelitto Seeds and you can too!

Image credits: 'Frosted Pearls' courtesy of Jelitto Staudensamen GmbH