Globe Thistle
Echinops
EH-kye-nops
Perennials: Foliage
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
The distinctive silver-blue foliage of this beautiful plant makes astriking counterpoint to other perennials in borders, rock gardens andeven containers. Topped with numerous flower spikes.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Ball / Globe
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division