Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' #1

Photo and Description Credit: Walters Gardens

Available April-May 2023

Common Name: Globe Thistle

A member of the Aster family, Echinops is a clumping perennial that is very easy to grow but not invasive. Beginning in early summer, intense blue spheres measuring 1.5" across appear on tall, unbranched stems. Bumblebees and nocturnal moths delight in their sweet nectar. This variety is very similar to E. ritro with leaves that are more deeply divided and hairy.

These distinctive flowers rise above the showy silvery green foliage. Though they look prickly, they are not as rough to the touch as you might expect. Echinops makes a great cut flower or dried everlasting. They add a unique element to any arrangement and are becoming more popular with florists every year.

Height:

3.0-4.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer ResistantRabbit Resistant

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Garden Style:

Eclectic

Other Features:

Border PlantCut FlowerCut FoliageDried FlowerDrought TolerantMass PlantingSalt TolerantSpecimenFocal Point