Finding out that there is a flower
named Scabiosa stellata Ping Pong has made my day. I can use this fab
phrase as an incantation to cheer myself up in sticky situations. If
someone tries to push ahead of you in line at the grocery store, fix
them with your eyes and recite: "Scabiosa stellata Ping Pong!"
in your most intimidating wizard's voice and I assure you people will
start treating you with respect. I fell in love with this flower at
Dan Jason's farm on Salt Spring Island. It has a demure blue-violet
flower which has a good sturdy landing pad for the big bumble bees
that love to sip the nectar. The wonderful thing about Scabiosa
stellata ping pong is its translucent globe-shaped seed heads, which
is why it is sometimes poetically called "Paper Moon." Each
dimple in the ping pong ball is marked with a charming 5 pointed
star. They are an eco-artist's dream and look great in sculptures and
flower arrangements. The seeds would make great holiday gifts.
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