Tjanschan globe thistle
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A clump-forming upright perennial, with silvery-green thistle-like leaves. Pale blue, spherical flower heads are held on tall, grey-green stems throughout the summer.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tjanschan globe thistle (Echinops tjanschanicus)
- Genus
- Echinops
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tjanschan globe thistle
Distribution map
Central Asia to China (Xinjiang)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Tjanschan globe thistle
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Tjanschan globe thistle care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prevent self-seeding. Cut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in seed bed in mid spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by root cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingBest in poor, well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate most soils in full sun and can tolerate partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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