Bring bold texture and electric color to your summer garden with Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' (Globe Thistle 'Blue Glow'). This upright perennial forms sturdy stems topped with intense, steel-blue globe flowers that stand out in borders and cutting gardens, paired with silvery green, thistle-like foliage.

Plant it where it will get full sun to part sun and in soil that drains well. Once established, it handles dry spells well and performs best without rich, soggy soil. Expect a mature size around 36-48 inches tall, with a clumping spread that fits nicely among other sun-loving perennials.

The blooms are a magnet for pollinators, and the rounded flower heads are excellent for fresh bouquets or for drying. For the neatest look, you can deadhead after flowering, or leave some heads to dry on the plant for lasting structure and winter interest.

Give plants space for airflow and support if your site is windy or the stems lean. Cut back in late fall or in early spring before new growth starts. If clumps become crowded, divide every few years to refresh vigor and keep plants performing at their best.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 20-24"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Rabbits
• Attracts: Butterflies

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