white-flowered small globe thistle
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A robust, upright herbaceous perennial, with jaggedy-divided, prickly dark green leaves whitish beneath. Rounded, white flower heads on silvery, branched, leafy stems.
Scientific classification
- Species
- white-flowered small globe thistle (Echinops ritro 'Alba')
- Genus
- Echinops
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of white-flowered small globe thistle
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of white-flowered small globe thistle
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white-flowered small globe thistle care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCan cut back after flowering. Alternatively leave flower heads over winter for architectural interest and for wildlife habitats.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by root cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingBest in well drained, nutrient poor soils in full sun.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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