Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Blue Globe Thistle
MainColor	Blue
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	June
ImageUrl	Echinops-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

An ornamental perennial with spiky spherical blue flower heads and deeply lobed, prickly leaves. Loved by pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, and adds structure and vibrant color to gardens.

Distribution

Native to southeastern Europe. Widely cultivated in the UK as an ornamental garden plant, occasionally escaping into the wild.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Grown purely for ornamental use; no common medicinal applications.

Edibility

Not edible.

Human Toxicity

No known toxicity, though the spiny leaves and stems can cause mechanical injury to skin or mouths.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Polyacetylenes, flavonoids (in low concentrations).