Echinops bannaticus |
Native Region: Southeast Europe
Zone Range: 03-09
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 23 November, 2025
Seed count: 25-30
Description:
The prickly, grey-green leaves and powder-blue pompon flowers of globe thistle make it a striking architectural plant for the back of a summer border. Suits a wild garden. The flowers attract bees and butterflies. Height to four feet.
Notes:
Landscape Uses: Accent plant, Attract butterflies, Cut flower or foliage, Dried flower or fruit, Dryland (no watering), Fall interest, Perennial border, Specimen plant, Summer interest
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed in a seedbed in mid-spring. Grow in lean, well-drained soil in full sun. Lift and divide overcrowded groups in autumn or spring.
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