Echinops 'Globe Thistle'

Perennial plant with ornamental blue globes. 1–3" wide globes take on a steel-blue hue as they mature. Dries well. Globes add texture and color to fresh and dried arrangements. Gloves are recommended for harvesting as the leaves and stems are a bit prickly. Begins blooming mid-summer in the second year after planting. Tolerant of hot, dry growing conditions, once established. Also commonly known as southern globethistle. Perennial in zones 3–8.

Details:

QTY: 25

SITE: Sun - Tolerates Part Shade
 
TYPE: Perennial Zones 3-9

DEPTH: Barely Cover

GERMINATION: 14-21 Days at 18-24°C

Height: 30 - 48”

DAYS TO MATURITY: 365 Days

SPACING: 18 - 24”

How to Grow:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds enough to hold them in place, but not too deeply, as some light aids germination. Harden off and transplant outdoors once there is no danger of frost. Direct seed - Sow once the soil temperature has reached at least 18°C. Cover seeds lightly with soil.