Erect, clump-forming perennial. Deeply cut, spiny leaves are rough green above and downy-white underneath. Round, thistle-like, grey-blue to purple-blue flowers bloom in summer. Great for perennial borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens.
Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'
Globe Thistle
Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' - Globe Thistle from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Globular, intense blue flowers heads
- Long stems of serrated leaves
- Blooms mid-late summer
- A bee magnet!
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Best when grown in poor, well-drained soil and full sun, tolerant of most soil types Low maintenance Dead head in the fall to prevent self seeding
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Echinops
Common Name: Globe Thistle
Erect, clump-forming perennial. Deeply cut, spiny leaves are rough green above and downy-white underneath. Round, thistle-like, grey-blue to purple-blue flowers bloom in summer. Great for perennial borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens.