PatternBaseGlobe Thistle
Echinops ritro, Asteraceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
Low
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
SafflowerCarthamus tinctorius
Pollinator Sharing
Niger SeedGuizotia abyssinicaPollinator Sharing
Short-Toothed Mountain MintPycnanthemum muticumPollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Blue Sea HollyEryngium planumPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Society GarlicTulbaghia violaceaPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Uses
Functions
Pollinator Support
Common Questions
What zones does Globe Thistle grow in?
Globe Thistle grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Globe Thistle?
Good companions for Globe Thistle include Safflower, Niger Seed, Short-Toothed Mountain Mint, Blue Sea Holly, Society Garlic.
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