Echinops bannaticus (Echinops bannaticus)
Echinops bannaticus, the Carpathian globe thistle, is a perennial plant with striking blue, spherical flower heads, ideal for borders and cut flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.
Watering
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers average to fertile loam, but tolerates poor, dry soils.
Temperature
Thrives in average room temperatures and moderate outdoor conditions.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.
Tolerates partial shade.
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce in fall and winter.
Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers average to fertile loam, but tolerates poor, dry soils.
Thrives in average room temperatures and moderate outdoor conditions.
Avoid extreme heat.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
0.4-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Lobed
Flower Size
3-5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusEchinops
- speciesEchinops bannaticus
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No