Globe Thistle Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH2243
Globe Thistle are impressive perennials known for their dramatic presence, drought tolerance, and deer resistance.
Globe Thistle are impressive perennials known for their dramatic presence, drought tolerance, and deer resistance. wide steel-blue globes, attractive to butterflies, and ideal for fresh or dried arrangements, with minimal spines for easier harvesting. Gloves are recommended when handling these slightly prickly plants, which bloom mid-summer in their second year and contribute to diverse and wildlife-friendly garden settings.
| Botanical Name | Echinops ritro |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 2 Months |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Minimum Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling |
| Bloom Color | Blue-Violet, Light Blue, Medium Blue |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall |
| Foliage | Blue-Green, Bronze-Green, Silver/Gray, Smooth-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic), 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) |
| Propagation Methods | By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets), From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed |
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