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Globe thistle.
Echinops ritro
Prononciation EK-in-ops RIT-ro
Aussi appelée Southern Globethistle, globe thistle, small globe thistle
Globe thistle is a striking perennial that brings architectural flair to any garden with its unique, spherical blue blooms. It is a tough plant that thrives in sunny spots and attracts plenty of pollinators. You will love how its metallic blue color stands out against its silvery, deeply cut foliage.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Perennial
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 4 feet
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Plant this beauty in well draining soil to keep the roots happy. Watch for wilting during extreme heat, but otherwise it is quite drought tolerant once established. Deadhead the spent flowers to encourage a potential second flush of blooms later in the season.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- A light application of balanced compost in early spring is plenty for this hardy plant.
- Taille
- Cut the stems back to the ground in late autumn or early spring to tidy up the plant.
- Rempotage
- Globe thistle prefers to stay in one spot, but you can divide the clumps every few years if they get too crowded.
- Sol
- Well draining, sandy or rocky soil
- pH du sol
- Neutral to slightly alkaline
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Perfectly spherical, metallic blue flower heads
- Deeply lobed, thistle like silvery leaves
- Stiff, upright stems reaching several feet
- Spiny bracts surrounding individual florets
Science
- Famille
- Asteraceae
- Genre
- Echinops
- Ordre
- Asterales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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