Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' - Blue Glow Globe Thistle - Shipped
Blue Glow Globe Thistle is a thorny herbaceous perennial with toothed green foliage. Global clusters of intense steel blue flowers bloom on stiff stems in mid summer and can rebloom if deadheaded. Grows best in full sun with poor to average well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Rich or moist soils will cause the stems to flop and require staking. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Yarrow, Coneflower, Rudbeckia
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.