Southern Globe Thistle Seeds - Flower Plant

Southern Globe Thistle Seeds produce perennial flowering plants known for their spiky, globe-shaped blue flower heads and silvery-green foliage. These drought tolerant plants thrive in full sun and well drained soil, making them suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and container cultivation. They are hardy, attract pollinators, and provide architectural interest in ornamental landscapes.

Features

• Perennial flowering plant with globe-shaped blue blooms

• Drought tolerant and hardy

• Suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Provides architectural interest in landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Echinops ritro

• Common Name (US): Southern Globe Thistle

• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental blue flowering variety

• Growth Habit: Upright perennial flowering plant

• USDA Zones: 3–8

• Planting Season: Spring

• Growing Season: Late spring through fall

• Sowing Season: February–April indoors or March–May outdoors

• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–21 days; light, well drained soil at 70–75°F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Mature Plant Size: 24–48 inches height; 18–24 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart