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(Echinops bannaticus)
Blue Globe-Thistle (Echinops bannaticus)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Echinops bannaticus, commonly known as Blue Globe-Thistle, is a deciduous perennial herb native to rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands in Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters). The plant features deeply lobed, spiny leaves and spherical, steel-blue flower heads that bloom in mid to late summer, which are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Blue Globe-Thistle is valued for its unique spherical blue flowers, which add texture and color to garden borders and wildflower meadows. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and gardens with poor, dry soils. It is also deer-resistant, adding to its appeal for gardeners dealing with wildlife pressure. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil. While generally low-maintenance, it can self-seed prolifically, which may be considered invasive in some areas. Deadheading spent flowers can prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Blue Globe-Thistle is valued for its unique spherical blue flowers, which add texture and color to garden borders and wildflower meadows. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and gardens with poor, dry soils. It is also deer-resistant, adding to its appeal for gardeners dealing with wildlife pressure. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil. While generally low-maintenance, it can self-seed prolifically, which may be considered invasive in some areas. Deadheading spent flowers can prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 1.5-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands in Eastern Europe and Western Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Blue Globe Thistle, Globe Thistle, Blå Tidselkugle, Banater Kugeldistel, Sinipallo-Ohdake, Boule Azurée, Blå Kuletistel, Blå Bolltistel
Scientific Names: , Echinops bannaticus, Echinops bannaticus subsp. bannaticus, Echinops quercifolius, Echinops rochelianus, Echinops rochelianus var. rochelianus, Sphaerocephalus bannaticus,
GBIF Accepted Name: Echinops bannaticus Rochel ex Schrad.