Echinops bannaticus | Star Frost plant Ajuga likes to be grown

Ajuga likes to be grown in moist but well-drained soil

Height 75cm x 50cm spread

Can be easily divided every 2-3 years

Both the flowers and the foliage are great in floral work

Can be divided in spring or early autumn and will often self-sow

Echinops bannaticus | Star Frost plant Ajuga likes to be grownEchinops bannaticus is, in fact, a well behaved Globe Thistle which adds textural interest to a sunny border planting. Plants form a bushy, upright mound of thistly looking leaves, with stems bearing ball shaped spiky silvery white flowers throughout the summer months. The flowers are excellent for both cutting or drying. The leaves are deep green on the upper side and a beautiful grey green on the underside. Attractive to butterflies and bees this