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Blue Glow Globe Thistle - #2 Pot - Proven Selections
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Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Height 3 - 4 FeetWidth 2 FeetGrowing Zones 3-8Keep your eye on the prize. Blue Glow Globe Thistle is a surprising sight to see. The foliage is silvery-green spiney and sharp. Its flowers are spherical clusters that are steel blue in color. The foliage and upright habit contrasts nicely with a n…
Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Height 3 - 4 FeetWidth 2 FeetGrowing Zones 3-8Keep your eye on the prize. Blue Glow Globe Thistle is a surprising sight to see. The foliage is silvery-green spiney and sharp. Its flowers are spherical clusters that are steel blue in color. The foliage and upright habit contrasts nicely with a number of varying foliage textures like grasses or other broadleaf perennials. It is relatively tall in size, reaching 36 to 48 inches in height, so position this plant more toward the back of a border.Globe thistle is the common name for Echinops bannaticus. This thistle is native to Europe. The tough spiny nature of this plant will deter both rabbits and deer. Unlike the butterflies, they dont seem to mind the rugged beauty of its flower. These plants are notorious for having deep taproot. This helps this plant find water deep in the subsoil, which is beneficial in times of drought. Globe thistle is an excellent candidate for Xeriscaping since they can thrive in more arid environments limited on water resources.Blue Glow Globe Thistle CareThere is not much in the way of care. Echinops can take partial sunlight to full sun conditions. Average to poor soil with a wide range of pH will work just fine. Amending soil with compost will help with clay compaction, but typically fertilizing is not needed. Transplanting or moving plants is not recommended since deep tap roots can be easily damaged.Globe thistle is a hardy perennial in zones 3 to 8 that loves a good trim. Trim in the Summer when blooms are spent. Then trim it down to the ground in the Fall to help it overwinter.Blue Glow Globe Thistle SpacingThere are so many ways to admire its beauty. Since these are taller plants, so position the globe thistle as a taller element towards the back of a border. When planting, space echinops at least 24 inches apart from each other or other plants to enjoy its unique features.Blue Glow Globe Thistle InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8Plant Type: PerennialSunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full SunMature Height: 3 - 4 FeetMature Width: 2 FeetPlant Spacing: 2 FeetGrowth Habit: UprightFlower Color(s): BlueSeasonal Interest: Early Summer Mid Summer Late SummerFoliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): Silvery GreenAttracts: ButterfliesResists: Deer, RabbitsTolerates: DroughtFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low MaintenanceUses: Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Mass Planting Specimen or Focal PointPlant Brand: Proven WinnersBotanical/Scientific Name: Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' | All Plants > Perennials Proven Selections 1010697-pc
Description
Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Height 3 - 4 FeetWidth 2 FeetGrowing Zones 3-8Keep your eye on the prize. Blue Glow Globe Thistle is a surprising sight to see. The foliage is silvery-green spiney and sharp. Its flowers are spherical clusters that are steel blue in color. The foliage and upright habit contrasts nicely with a number of varying foliage textures like grasses or other broadleaf perennials. It is relatively tall in size, reaching 36 to 48 inches in height, so position this plant more toward the back of a border.Globe thistle is the common name for Echinops bannaticus. This thistle is native to Europe. The tough spiny nature of this plant will deter both rabbits and deer. Unlike the butterflies, they dont seem to mind the rugged beauty of its flower. These plants are notorious for having deep taproot. This helps this plant find water deep in the subsoil, which is beneficial in times of drought. Globe thistle is an excellent candidate for Xeriscaping since they can thrive in more arid environments limited on water resources.Blue Glow Globe Thistle CareThere is not much in the way of care. Echinops can take partial sunlight to full sun conditions. Average to poor soil with a wide range of pH will work just fine. Amending soil with compost will help with clay compaction, but typically fertilizing is not needed. Transplanting or moving plants is not recommended since deep tap roots can be easily damaged.Globe thistle is a hardy perennial in zones 3 to 8 that loves a good trim. Trim in the Summer when blooms are spent. Then trim it down to the ground in the Fall to help it overwinter.Blue Glow Globe Thistle SpacingThere are so many ways to admire its beauty. Since these are taller plants, so position the globe thistle as a taller element towards the back of a border. When planting, space echinops at least 24 inches apart from each other or other plants to enjoy its unique features.Blue Glow Globe Thistle InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8Plant Type: PerennialSunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full SunMature Height: 3 - 4 FeetMature Width: 2 FeetPlant Spacing: 2 FeetGrowth Habit: UprightFlower Color(s): BlueSeasonal Interest: Early Summer Mid Summer Late SummerFoliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): Silvery GreenAttracts: ButterfliesResists: Deer, RabbitsTolerates: DroughtFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low MaintenanceUses: Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Mass Planting Specimen or Focal PointPlant Brand: Proven WinnersBotanical/Scientific Name: Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' | All Plants > Perennials Proven Selections 1010697-pc
Specifications
| Width | 2 Feet |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun To Full Sun |
| Height | 3 - 4 Feet |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Flower Color(s) | Blue |
| Foliage Type | Herbaceous |
| Resists | Deer, Rabbits |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Plant Brand | Proven Winners |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Seasonal Interest | Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer |
| Plant Spacing | 2 Feet |
| Tolerates | Drought |
| Botanical/scientific Name | Echinops Bannaticus 'Blue Glow' |
| Foliage Color(s) | Silvery Green |
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