Excellent accent for the perennial border, in the wildflower garden or in the cut flower garden.
Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'
Globe Thistle
Tips for Homeowners:
Remove old flowers after bloom. Until plant is dense enough to support itself it may be necessary to have support stakes.
Rate this Plant:
A stunning perennial for both the garden and flower arrangements, plant this and prepare to see butterfly and hummingbirds visits, too!
- Intense blue, thistle-like flowers
- Attractive spiny leaves
- Tolerates poor soils
Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: Blue
Interesting Notes about Globe Thistle:
Wherever placed in the garden, this perennial will be one of the showiest, most durable and reliable plants. It is a very popular cut flower used in both fresh or dry arrangements.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Naturalizing
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Gray
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water