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Arctic Glow
Herbaceous perennial
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Herbaceous perennial
- Height × spread: 30–36 in (75–90 cm) × 9–18 in (23–45 cm)
- Bloom window: mid to late summer
- Color & flower form: white spherical heads
- Fragrance: 1 trace
- USDA hardiness: zones 3–8
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Cut‑flower notes: Good for fresh cutting and drying; firm stems.
- Pet safety: safe
How it differs
- Shorter than typical E. sphaerocephalus
- White blooms instead of blue or gray blue
- Reddish stems add contrast
- Less likely to tower over mid‑border plantings
Strengths
- Bright summer color
- Drought tolerant after establishment
- Attracts pollinators
- Deer and rabbit resistant foliage
Care in one minute
Grow in full sun with sharp drainage.
Keep soil fertility average; avoid heavy feeding.
Water to establish; then water only during extended drought.
Deadhead promptly to prevent self‑seeding.
Watch‑outs
- Can self‑seed if not deadheaded
- Spiny leaves can irritate skin
- May lean in very rich soils
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
A garden selection within Echinops sphaerocephalus, native to Eurasia; detailed breeder information is not confirmed.
References
- Royal Horticultural Society – Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’
- Missouri Botanical Garden – Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’
- ASPCA – Echinops spp. non‑toxic to pets
