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Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'

Blue globe thistle

Native to Southeastern Europe


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Striking silver spiney foliage is topped by vivid blue thistle flowers.  Pollinators and butterflies flock to the flowers and seed eating birds enjoy the seeds.  A dramatic upright addition to the garden.  Extremely drought tolerant and perfect for dry rocky soils.  


Height:

2-4 ft

Spread:

1-2 ft

Spacing:

1-2 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Bloom Color:

Blue

Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Songbirds
  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Attributes

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Dried Flower
  • Cut Flower
  • Rock Garden
  • Naturalizing
  • Interesting Foliage

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Flowering Months

  • August
  • July

Foliage Color

  • Silver

Growth Rate

  • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Average