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Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
Also Known As
- Arctic Glow Great Globe Thistle
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow' plant details
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and burgundy foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and burgundy
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Large white globular flowers on 24-30" stems. The lower part of the foliage starts getting a little ratty in mid Summer as the plant comes into flower. I recommend planting it in mid border so that something a little shorter can skirt the lower part of the plant.
Spiny grey-green leaves and intriguing, spherical, silver-grey flower heads on grey stems in late summer when it's nice to have some surprises in the garden. The cultivar name is nicely descriptive of the effect of the flower heads at dusk.
White flowers
Topping erect mahogany-hued stems, snowy spheres provide a statuesque element heightened by prickly, silver-washed greenery. Planted with stately companions like Aconitum, Digitalis 'Gigantea Gelber Herold' and Veronicastrum, its noble orbs appear to glow.
Glow is an understatement!; the large white flower spheres of this show stopper rise on red stems above silver-green foliage. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDr
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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