Echinops Bannaticus

They add a unique element to any arrangement and are becoming more popular with florists every year. Beginning in early summer, intense blue spheres measuring 1.5" across appear on tall, unbranched stems.

Blooms late summer to early fall. It is native to Europe and western Asia . * The flowers are often used for dried flower displays. * If all the flowers are removed early in the season, the plant will often produce a second flush of bloom later in the...

Blooms late summer to early fall. It is native to Europe and western Asia . * The flowers are often used for dried flower displays. * If all the flowers are removed early in the season, the plant will often produce a second flush of bloom later in the...

* It grows in sunny, rocky or brushy places, with more or less mineral rich soils, at an altitude of 0–400 metres (0–1,300 ft) above sea level. * Plant forming huge clumps with white or grayish spherical flowers 2-3" across, in late summer; rough,...

* It grows in sunny, rocky or brushy places, with more or less mineral rich soils, at an altitude of 0–400 metres (0–1,300 ft) above sea level. * Plant forming huge clumps with white or grayish spherical flowers 2-3" across, in late summer; rough,...

A new hybrid wildflower that has made the jump from the wayside to a star position in perennial beds, garden worthy for its compact, non-running habit and loads of lemon yellow spires of bloom.

Ultramarine blue color intensifies in cool fall weather. Diseases & Pests: Precent slug problems by sprinkling diatomaceous earth or pelletized iron phosphate on the soil around the plants (not on them).

Globe thistle flowers are particular stand outs with blooms up to 2 inches across on 3 to 4 foot stems.Echinops is the botanical name for globe thistle. The large spiky flowers appear in early summer and last up to 8 weeks.

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