Echinops bannaticus Blue Globe
$12.99
Echinops bannaticus Blue Globe sends bright blue spherical flower heads above upright gray-green foliage, bringing midsummer structure, pollinator value, and strong cut stems to sunny borders.
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Description
Echinops bannaticus Blue Globe carries bright blue spherical flower heads on tall gray-green stems throughout summer. Its upright clumps of gray-green, thistle-like foliage bring strong structure to cottage borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife plantings. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers, while the sturdy stems are useful fresh or dried for arrangements.
Grow this deciduous perennial in full sun and lean, well-drained soil; partial shade and moist but well-drained ground are also tolerated. Deadhead to limit self-seeding, or cut back after flowering to encourage another flush. Divide in spring or fall, sow seed in mid-spring, or take root cuttings in winter. The spiny leaves can scratch skin during handling.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Synonyms | Echinops bannaticus Blue Ball |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Blue |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Architectural, Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in lean, well-drained soil. Moist but well-drained ground and partial shade are tolerated. Cut back spent stems after flowering to encourage another flush and limit self-seeding. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Globe Thistle, Blue Globe Thistle |
| Blomidon Item No | ZECHBABGL5RD, 201812276, 201921033 |
| Usps | Bright blue globes rise above gray-green foliage., Pollinators visit the flowers, which also cut well for arrangements., Full sun and well-drained soil support sturdy upright growth. |
| Propagation | Sow seed in a seedbed in mid-spring, divide in spring or fall, or take root cuttings in winter. |
| Pests | Aphids may feed on new growth. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Pruning | Cut back spent stems after flowering to encourage another flush and limit self-seeding. |
| Hazardous information | The spiny leaves can scratch skin during handling. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained, or allow established plants drier soil. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun; partial shade is tolerated. |
| Common Name | Echinops bannaticus Blue Globe |