Globe Thistle 'Blue Glow'
Echinops bannaticus
Perennial, Zones 3–8. Intense blue globes are stronger than other selections. Can be used fresh or dried (retains color), I adore it in bouquets and boutonnières. Begins blooming mid-summer in the second year after planting.
Packet contains approximately 20 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Perennial, Zones 3–8
Days to maturity: 365 days
Light preference: Full sun, tolerates part shade
Plant spacing: 18–24 inches. Divide after 4–5 years to prevent overcrowding.
Plant height: 30–48 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: Cover lightly (light aides germination)
Days to germination: 14–21 days at 65–75°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost. Cover lightly, as some light aids germination.
Harvest & Vase Life
Fresh or dried: Harvest when 1/2 to 3/4 of the globe has turned blue. Hang to dry. If harvested too late, the globes will shatter.
Expected vase life: 7–10 days.
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