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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Plant Height: 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Other: silver foliage
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Lavender
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 65 to 85°
Days to germinate: 21 to 60
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Small Globe Thistle

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Location: My garden in St Louis
Date: 2023-07-27

Date: 2012-07-09

Courtesy Avant Gardens
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Date: 2012-08-14
Super popular with the bees!

Date: 2012-08-04

Date: 2012-08-14

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Location: At Annie's Annuals Nursery
Date: Sep 14, 2008 1:05 PM

Date: 2012-07-09

Date: 2012-08-04

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Comments:
  • Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Dec 7, 2011 4:04 AM concerning plant:
    RHS Award of Garden Merit.
    Ornamental in or out of flower.
    Blue mini globes on long, straight stems of pure silver.

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