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Botanical Name |
Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’ |
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Common Name |
Globe Thistle |
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Type |
Perennial |
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Exposure |
Sun |
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Size for Description |
3 Ft. |
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Bloom Time |
Summer |
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Flower Color |
Blue |
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Fruit |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
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Growth Rate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Hummingbirds |
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Deer Resistant |
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Drought Tolerant |
yes |
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Moisture Lover |
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Native |
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Walnut Tolerant |
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Wet Areas |
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Fragrant |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
globular, metallic blue flowers ~ tall, thistly looking
plant |
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Care
Zone 3 |
Cut back to lateral flower buds after initial flowering.
When new basal growth occurs, cut plant down to basal
growth. Plants will often re-bloom from basal foliage. Seed
heads may be left in place for the birds. Do not cut back in
fall. Prune in early spring. |
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