.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Blue Glow' Globe Thistle Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' Description This striking perennial features spherical clusters of vibrant blue flowers that bloom profusely from midsummer to early fall. Its upright, bushy form adds texture and color to gardens, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Suggested Uses Ideal for border plantings, cottage gardens, and xeriscapes. Perfect as a focal point or in mixed flower beds. Its drought-tolerance makes it suitable for low-water gardens and rockeries. Plant Details Botanical Name: Blue Glow' Globe Thistle Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' Common Name: Blue Glow' Globe Thistle Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide, enjoys full sun Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Rosette of spiky, gray-green leaves Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Pollinators: Bees, Butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, in large pots Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Nontoxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Lavender, Yucca, Sedum Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, 1-2 inches deep, in full sun. Soil Moisture: Adequately drained, drought-tolerant once established Soil Type: Sandy or loamy Humidity: Normal, avoid excessive moisture Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to promote reblooming; prune in late winter to shape. Winter Care: Mulch to protect root zone in colder zones. Planting Depth: 1-2 inches below soil surface Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Tolerant of poor soils, minimal care needed
