Veitch’s Blue Globe Thistle is clump forming perennial that can grow 4 feet tall. It has course spiny leaves and iridescent blue globe shaped flowers. Globe Thistle are very tolerant of drought conditions and dry soils. They are a great choice for all gardens: attracts butterflies & hummingbirds, deer resistant, easy to grow and an excellent cut flower and dried flower!

Bulb Size

No. 1

Soil Requirements

Well Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones

3 to 8

Light Requirements

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Plant Spacing

12-18″

Planting Depth

1-2″

Mature Height

36″ to 44″

Flower Color

Blue

Bloom Time

Mid Summer, Late Summer

Suitable Zones

3 to 9

Benefits

Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Good as Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Perennializing

Planting Time

Spring Planting

Cultivar

Veitch’s Blue

Genus Species

Echinops ritro

Dimensions

Best Used For

Material

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