Echinops exaltatus

(Tall Globe Thistle; Giant Globe Thistle; Russian Globe Thistle)

Palest silvery-blue, almost white, spherical flowerheads above non-prickly green foliage. Likes sun and drainage and poor soil. Very upright architectural stems. Self sows unless cut back after flowering. Loved by insects 6ft

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Perennial

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

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Colour:

Blue

Germination:

Germinates easily at room temperatures. Sow shallowly spring summer or early autumn