Globe Thistle Seeds
Echinops bannaticus
How to plant Globe Thistle seedsHow to Plant and Grow Globe Thistle
Plant Globe Thistle Seeds: Sow globe thistle seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil, do not cover. Light aids germination. Kept at 65-70° F., germination is in 14-21 days. Can direct sow globe thistle into prepared seed beds in groups of 4 seeds, spaced 2 ft. apart. Thin to the strongest plant.
Grow Globe Thistle: Full sun. Plants thrive in poor, alkaline soil, adapt well to average soil. Drought tolerant once established, more flowers with moderate water. Globe thistle is fast growing, long-lived (10 years or more), and not invasive. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant. Flowers attract bees, birds, and butterflies.