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Globe
Thistle
Echinops Description:
The metallic-blue, round flowers contrast well with other plants such as
Rudbeckia, Kniphofia,
Echinacea and Heliopsis. The textured leaf has a creamy white
underside. This plant is usually not bothered by disease or insects |
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| Common Name: |
Globe Thistle |
| Botanical
Name: |
Echinops |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought, dry soils
and moist soils but prefers a neutral to alkaline sandy soil. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Attributes: |
Border, massing, specimen, erosion control, naturalizing,
attracts butterflies, cut flowers, dried flowers |
| Pests: |
This plant is usually not bothered by disease
or insects by Aphids have been known to attack. |
| Diseases: |
Stem rot, Blight. Root rot may occur in
heavy, wet soils. |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Daylily,
Gayfeather, Tall
Bearded Iris, Garden Phlox,
Oriental Poppy, Yarrow |
| Care: |
Dividing is not recommended as this plant has a
thick root system. Cuttings can be made in the spring and seeds can be
collected late summer. You can dead-head or leave the flower heads on
depending on appearance. Fertilize with Plant-tone or a
water-soluble fertilizer as recommended. Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Echinops ritro
Globe Thistle
zones 3-10
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| Description: The globular, metallic-blue flowers are
perfectly round. They are nice contrast for the many other floral
shapes. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green/Silvery |
| Height: |
24-48" |
| Spread: |
24-36" |
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