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.

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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

Excellent accent for the perennial border, in the wildflower garden or in the cut flower garden.

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