Globe Thistle Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Globe Thistle Seeds produce upright plants with deeply divided green foliage and distinctive round, blue to violet flower heads. They are suitable for flower borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and cut-flower arrangements. Plants perform well in full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate watering once established.

Features

• Produces distinctive spherical flower heads
• Develops blue to violet blooms
• Suitable for borders and cottage gardens
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Works well as a cut flower
• Tolerates dry conditions once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Echinops spp.
• Common Name (US): Globe Thistle
• Seed Type / Variety: Perennial Flower Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping perennial
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–May
• Germination: 14–30 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering during establishment; moderate once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2–5 ft tall
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart