Echinops Ritro or Globe Thistle is a pretty perennial pollinator plant that is currently blooming in the English Garden at Assiniboine Park!
The Globe Thistle blooms from mid-summer to early fall and thrives in full sun or tolerates partial shade. It requires only dry to medium amounts of water and is generally low maintenance and tolerates a wide range of soils. The Globe Thistle is an excellent choice for borders as it tends to rise above other perennials and will form bold globe-shaped blue flowers.
This is an excellent choice for attracting pollinators to your garden like bees and butterflies! By choosing pollinator-friendly plants, home gardeners can help support a healthy ecosystem. In addition to choosing pollinator-friendly plants, you can support pollinators at home by reducing your use of pesticides and herbicides, and by choosing native plant species for your garden and yard.
Want to learn more about pollinators and pollinator-friendly plants? Stop by our education table in the English Garden every Wednesday in August from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
