Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' Blue Glow Globe Thistle from Prides Corner Farms

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Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'

Blue Glow Globe Thistle

» Intense blue globes bloom in summer
» Bees and moths love its nectar
» Easy to grow
» Deer resistant

Category:Perennial
Hardiness Zone:3-8
Height:3-4 ft
Spread:20-24 in
Bloom Color: Blue Shades
Foliage Color: Green Shades

Its deep blue flower heads sit atop sturdy stems and thistle like foliage making it a striking addition to any landscape and providing excellent, long lasting cut flowers. Few plants are as loved by pollinators as Globe Thistle, it' will keep the bees and butterflies coming for months when it flowers in the mid to late summer! Deer resistant.

Image courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Image courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Attributes

•	Blooms all Season

•	Border or Bed

•	Cut Flower/Foliage

•	Long Blooming

Foliage Color

•

Green

Maintenance and Care

•	Drought Tolerant

•	Low Maintenance

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Hummingbirds

•	Supports Bees

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Flower Color

•

Blue

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Late Spring

•	Early Summer

•	Summer Bloomer

•	Late Summer

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Habit

•

Upright

Soil Moisture

•

Dry Soil

•	Average Water

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'

Easily grown in average, dry to medium soils, including poor, infertile ones as long as they are well-draining. Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding.