Globularia 'Blue Eyes'

Also Known As

Globularia sarcophylla 'Blue Eyes'
Globe Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Globularia 'Blue Eyes' plant details

Globularia 'Blue Eyes' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer blue, lavender and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Globularia 'Blue Eyes'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, unique, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Globularia 'Blue Eyes'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shrubby perennial to 24” tall and eventually 3-4’ across; round ‘ powder puff’ flowers are lavender white with cobalt centers early summer thru fall against leathery, silver green foliage. This is a hybrid from Huntington Botanic Gardens and parentage is unknown. Happy in a Mediterranean setting with Cistus, Grevillea, and Manzanita. Thrives on coast with zero watering. Drought tolerant, sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Reputedly hardy to USDA Z8 (at least).