Blue Glow Echinops
Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'
SKU: HC014547
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Overview
Blue Glow is an Old World wildflower that blooms in mid-summer. The deep blue globe-like flowers are held high above the attactive thistle-like foliage. One of the very best flowers for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
48" tall
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
HC014547
Description
48" tall x 18" wide (seed propagated). Blue Glow is a garden workhorse thriving in many different climates and in just about any soil. This perennial has deep green, thistle-like foliage and flowers reliably in mid-summer with numerous intensely blue, globe-shaped flowers. Combine it with various beardtongue and yarrows to provide and interesting contrast of flower color and shape.
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