Blue Globe Thistle Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Blue Globe Thistle Seeds produce Echinops ritro, a hardy perennial flowering plant known for its spherical blue flower heads, spiny foliage, and upright growth habit. Globe Thistle is commonly grown in borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes. It performs best in full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate watering once established.

Features

• Produces distinctive spherical blue flower heads
• Hardy perennial with upright growth
• Suitable for borders and cottage gardens
• Performs well in full sun
• Tolerates dry conditions once established
• Suitable for rock gardens and naturalized landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Echinops ritro
• Common Name (US): Blue Globe Thistle, Globe Thistle
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Summer to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May or September–October
• Germination: 14–30 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil to dry between watering once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2–4 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart