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
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Well Drained Soil |
Hardiness Zones
3 to 8
Light Requirements
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Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Plant Spacing
12-18″
Planting Depth
1-2″
Mature Height
36″ to 44″
Flower Color
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Blue |
Bloom Time
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Mid Summer, Late Summer |
Suitable Zones
3 to 9
Benefits
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Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Good as Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Perennializing |
Planting Time
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Spring Planting |
Cultivar
Veitch’s Blue
Genus Species
Echinops ritro














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