Woofie, I had thought about doing that, but I still wouldn't know if it was a root or foliage without planting it, and then I wouldn't be able to see it. I'm assuming it would still look the same as the thing above!
If I have any extra seed, I'd be happy to share them with you. The only problem is that the ones I started last time from this plant came out more of a light purple, instead of the dark blue color I was expecting. The plant is usually covered in bees, and I've got several smaller Scabiosa, all a lighter purple, in the same area. This one is much taller than the others, between 3 and 4 feet, so I love it.