globe thistle ‘Blue Glow’
Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’ (globe thistle ‘Blue Glow’) brings strong upright structure as well as an intriguing bloom to the dark plate. Echinos is a greek term for hedgehog referring to the flower’s spiked appearance.
Although this is a full sun plant, it is able to thrive in the well drained soils of the dark plate.
| Botanical Name | Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’ |
| Common Name | globe thistle ‘Blue Glow’ |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 2-3ft x 1-2ft (60-90cm x 30-60cm) |
| Flower Color | Dark Blue |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. E. bannaticus is native to southwestern Romania. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate |
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