what is this ?
By Boneytrinity
United Kingdom 
i found it and a pink version growing at a historical house i visited recently .
19 Jul, 2009
Answers
lovely thanks for that nicky.
19 Jul, 2009
Scabious atropurpurea 'Chile Black' i think.
Other 'black' ones are dark purple or contain red
19 Jul, 2009