Native from Europe to central Asia, devil’s bit is a perennial that grows to 3 feet tall and blooms in late August to October. It is a native of meadows, marshes, and damp woodlands, producing spherical lavender flowers on well-branched stems from July through October. It is in the Dipsacaceae family, and is related to pincushion flowers and to teasel. The flowers can be dried for ornamental use. It attracts bees and butterflies and is used as a food source for many caterpillars and butterflies.