Globe thistle typically starts flowering in July.
globe thistle
Echinops bannaticus
Globe Thistle is an amazing ornamental plant due to its unusual sphere-shaped thistle flowers. Growing tall up to 3 feet, it thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions in well-drained soils. The silvery blue-green foliage forms a compact mound, and in late summer the plant is topped with airy, pincushion-like blooms. Each branch is studded with a single, spectacular, deep violet-blue flower head. The flower heads, or globes, are beloved by butterflies and may be dried for beautiful indoor arrangements. Long-lasting cut flowers, Globe Thistle is an excellent choice for the cutting garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus) is a drought-tolerant plant species that requires little to moderate watering. It should be watered once every 7-10 days depending on temperature and soil type. Give the plant deep, but infrequent waterings, providing enough water to thoroughly soak the soil to a depth of 8-12 inches. During the hottest months, and times of extended dryness, you may need to water twice a week to keep the plant’s soil moist, but not soggy. Reduce watering in winter when the plant goes into dormancy.
sunlight
Globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus) is a species of perennial herbaceous plant native to North Africa, southern Europe, and western and central Asia. This plant requires full sun to thrive, meaning it should have at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. The best time of the day for it to receive sunlight is mid-morning since this time is when the sun is strongest and around noon when the light has softened. It should be kept away from direct afternoon sunlight, as this can cause the plants to burn and can even lead to death in extreme cases.
pruning
Globe thistle should be pruned in early spring, before it starts to produce new leaves and flowers buds. Each year, about 1 third of the old stems can be pruned off, cutting them close to the ground. This will help keep the plants shorter, as it can grow very tall if not pruned. If the plant has become leggy or overgrown, it can also be cut back by up to 2 thirds to rejuvenate the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Echinops bannaticus typically begins in July and ends in August.
