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Globe Thistle - Blue
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
DEER RESISTANT
LATIN NAME
Echinops ritro
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Echinops ritro
About...
Blue Globe Thistle (Echinops Ritro) - Add a distinct texture to your garden by sowing Globe Thistle seeds! They are a great addition to the cottage garden or a mixed xeriscape perennial garden. Globe Thistle flowers are in shades of purple and blue and they measure up to 1 3/4 inches in diameter.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Blue Globe Thistle (Echinops Ritro) - Add a distinct texture to your xeriscape garden by sowing Globe Thistle seeds! They are a great addition to the cottage garden or a mixed perennial garden. Globe Thistle flowers are in shades of purple and blue and they measure up to 1 3/4 inches in diameter. The flower heads provide good color before opening, so the bloom season is prolonged. It has thistle-like foliage with 6 - 8 inch leaves with distinctive spines. Globe Thistle plants are fairly drought tolerant, low maintenance, and they easily establish from flower seeds.
If the initial blooms on Globe Thistle are deadheaded, several smaller, shorter blooms will appear. Globe Thistle has plenty of flower seed, so it is a good self-seeder, and deadheading will help slow that process a bit. In richer soils, the plant might grow so much as to require staking. The basal leaves deteriorate quickly, so best to plant low-growing plants next to the Globe Thistle. Hands can be cut by foliage and flower, so best to wear gloves when handling.
Globe Thistle makes a nice cut flower. These fuzzy blossoms also dry well. Cut stems, hang upside down in a dry, ventilated place. Sow Globe Thistle seeds outdoors after temperatures have warmed. Prepare soil, sow the flower seeds on the surface and press them into the soil. Do not cover the flower seeds, keep them moist, and soon you will be enjoying a new addition to your xeriscape perennial garden.
Common Questions
Does globe thistle have thorns?
The leaves of globe thistle are covered with fine, stiff hairs irritating to the touch. The stems can also be prickly. It is best to handle them with gloved hands.
Are bees attracted to globe thistle?
Globe thistle makes a good addition to a pollinator garden, as the many tiny flowers that make up the globe contain nectar coveted by bees and other pollinators.
Do I need to deadhead my globe thistle?
Deadheading prevents reseeding and helps encourage new blooms. You can deadhead your spend blooms and use them in dried flower arrangements as well.
Can I grow globe thistle in a container?
Yes, they can be grown in a container. However, they have a long taproot so for this reason, choose a large terra-cotta or clay pot with good drainage.
How do I prune my globe thistle plants?
Be sure to wear gloves due to the spiny leaves and stems and use sterilized pruners. After the flowers fade in summer, cut the flower stems down to is base to help encourage the plant to possibly develop more flowering stems. In late fall, before winter sets in, cut all dead growth to the ground.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Globe Thistle White (Echinops Ritro) - Add a distinct texture to your garden by sowing Globe Thistle seeds! They are a great addition to the drought tolerant xeriscape garden or a mixed perennial garden. Globe Thistle flowers are in shades of white and they measure up to 1 3/4 inches in diameter. The flower heads provide good color before opening, so the bloom season is prolonged. It has thistle-like foliage with 6 - 8 inch leaves with distinctive spines. Globe Thistle plants are fairly drought tolerant, low maintenance, and they easily establish from flower seeds.
If the initial blooms on Globe Thistle are deadheaded, several smaller, shorter white blooms will appear. Globe Thistle has plenty of flower seed, so it is a good self-seeder, and deadheading will help slow that process a bit. In richer soils, the plant might grow so much as to require staking. The basal leaves deteriorate quickly, so best to plant low-growing plants next to the Globe Thistle. Hands can be cut by foliage and flower, so best to wear gloves when handling.
Globe Thistle makes a nice cut flower. These fuzzy blossoms also dry well. Cut stems, hang upside down in a dry, ventilated place. Sow Globe Thistle seeds outdoors after temperatures have warmed. Prepare soil, sow the flower seeds on the surface and press them into the soil. Do not cover the flower seeds, keep them moist, and soon you will be enjoying a new addition to your xeriscape perennial garden.