Globularia salicina

Also Known As

Canary Globe Flower

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Globularia salicina plant details

Globularia salicina is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Globularia salicina

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Globularia salicina

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Check out this groovy drought tolerant, butterfly, bee AND hummingbird magnet! The bloomfest starts in late Winter continuing the show through Spring with fluffy lavender poof ball flowers hugging spires covered with rugged leather like oval leaves. Endemic to the land of super cool plants, the Canary Islands, where it's found in rocky open spots. Likes rich well-drained soil & a sunny spot where it will grow into a woody 2' x 3' prunable shrub.