Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’

Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow' is a globe thistle with white flower heads and spiny grey-green foliage.

Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’ is a globe thistle that has spiny grey-green leaves and intriguing, spherical, silver-grey-white flower heads on branched grey to reddish stems in mid to late summer. The flowers begin to open at the top of the sphere gradually opening until the entire inflorescence is in bloom. Provide consistent moisture. Deadheading extends blooming season. Can re-seed lightly in the garden. Use in the mid to back of the border and in dried flower arrangements. Major pollinator attractor! Deer and rabbit resistant.

Common Name:  Great Globe Thistle

Family:  Asteraceae (The Aster Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-9

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Green

Foliage Colour:  Bluish, Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist, Dry

Stem Colour:  Red

Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  Bees Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Low mountains of central and southern Japan. Mountain slopes in China. Open grassy areas in Korea.

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