Echinops bannaticus 'The Giant'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Echinops bannaticus 'The Giant' plant details
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Echinops bannaticus 'The Giant' is a huge form of this globe thistle that can grow to seven feet high! The tennis ball-sized spheres start white and age to light blue atop vertical stems with grey-green, thistle-like leaves. Very popular with bees and butterflies. An excellent back of the border and specimen plant. Great for cutting and drying. Tolerant of poor soils and periods of drought. Photo: Wikimedia.
Gardening facts about Echinops bannaticus 'The Giant' plant
How to Grow Echinops bannaticus 'The Giant'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- blue
- lavender
- silver
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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