Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow' is a white globe thistle that is incredibly popular with bees.
Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’ is a globe thistle that has spiny grey-green leaves and intriguing, spherical, silver-grey flower heads that open into spheres of tiny white florets 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 but plants are also tolerant of dry conditions. Can re-seed lightly in the garden. Use in the mid to back of the border and in dried flower arrangements. Incredibly popular with bees. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: Great Globe Thistle
Family: Asteraceae (The Asteraceae Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist, Dry
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
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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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
