This particular plant is a
contemporary-looking flower with old-world qualities. These plants are drought
tolerant and also deer resistant. Globe thistle plants are also an important
source of nectar for butterflies and bees. Below is the basic information about
globe thistle plants:
The botanical name:
The botanical name is Echinops.
The common name: The common name is Globe thistle.
The plant type: The plant is perennial.
The mature size: The mature size is
about 2 to 5 feet.
The sun exposure: The plant prefers full
sun
The soil type: Globe thistle plants
do well in dry, shallow, or rocky soil.
The Soil pH: This should be acidic; 5.1 to 6.5
The blooming time: The blooming time is
summer
The flower color: The flower colors
are purple, blue, and white
Plant hardiness Zones: USDA growing
zones three to nine
The native area: Globe thistle plants
are native to Central Asia; Southeastern and South central Europe.
How to grow Globe Thistle Plant
Actually these plants make a
statement in a low maintenance garden. Globe thistle plants are good middle or
back of the border candidates for a xeriscape, as they actually need little or
no supplemental irrigation.
Light requirement
Like I said earlier the plants need a
full day of sun to remain compact and bloom well. If the plant is to be used as
part of a foundation border, make sure you plant them on the east or south side
of the home.
Soil requirement
For healthy globe thistle plants good
drainage is important. The Globe thistle plants tolerate dry and rocky soils.
In areas with heavy clay you can use raised beds to improve drainage or plant them
in containers.
Water requirement
The long tap root of the plant really
enables them to survive drought conditions. Make sure you water the newly
planted globe thistle plant weekly in the first month in other to help them get
established, after that you can only water them if the plants show signs of
drought stress like browning of foliage.
Temperature and humidity requirement
The globe thistle plants really thrive
in hot, dry areas. In areas of high humidity you can provide the plant with proper
plant spacing and a position in full sun in other to prevent mildew.
Fertilizer requirement
Actually fertilizer is not necessary
for the globe thistle plants. The globe thistle plants will flop in conditions
of too much fertility, and it will require staking.
Pests and diseases control
Insect pests most times take
advantage of the poor growing conditions of the globe thistle plants like wet
spring weather. In this case you may likely observe insects like aphids or the
four lined plant bug. Although cosmetic damage is minimal and it will decrease
as the weather warms, so spraying is not really necessary.
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