Echinops spinosissimus (Spiny globe thistle)

Cultivation

Grow in poor, sandy or stony, well-drained soil in full sun. Needs a hot, dry climate to succeed. Water moderately as roots are susceptible to rot. Avoid excessive winter wet.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Architectural, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Desert garden/Xeriscaping

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Branching

Native to

Northern Africa, Garden origin , Southwestern Asia, Southeastern Europe

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic