Scabiosa columbaria aka Pigeon's Scabious

Scabiosa columbaria, also known as the small scabious, dwarf pincushion flower, or pincushion flower, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the Caprifoliaceae family. Native to Europe, Africa, and western Asia, this short-lived deciduous perennial can be found in calcareous grasslands in its natural habitat. The plant has simple branched grey-green leaves, and pale lavender or blue multi-petalled flowers with 5 oblong petals that appear from summer to autumn on slender stems. It can grow up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall by 0.5 m (1.6 ft) wide, and prefers calcareous or sandy soil with few nutrients but sufficient access to sunlight. Pincushion flower is a rare houseplant that can thrive in direct light as long as it is less than 1 foot from a window and has well-draining soil.