The spiky leaves and bristly metallic blue flowers of globe thistles Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue', make them a great architectural choice for the back of a sunny border. Bearing large, bright blue globe-shaped flowers in contrast with spiny, cobwebbed leaves, it provides interest from spring until autumn.
Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue' associates well with other tall, late summer plants such as cardoon and echinacea or tall miscanthus grasses in an island bed. It's extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and other insects, and makes an excellent cut flower. For best results grow in free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut plants down after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms. If clumps become congested, lift and divide them in autumn or spring.
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Echinops ‘Taplow blue’ and wildlife
Echinops ‘Taplow blue’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Echinops ‘Taplow blue’ poisonous?
Echinops ‘Taplow blue’ has no toxic effects reported.
