Unique blue-gray foliage and steel blue globe shaped flowers. Foliage looks like thistle. Foliage offers dramatic contrast in the garden.  
  
  
  
   
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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	July - August
	
  
  
  
  
   
	Environmental Damage
	
	
	Fungal Disease
	
	
	
	
		Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
		Powdery mildew
	
	
 
  
 
  
  
  
   Drought tolerant once established. Very light shade during the hot part of the day may help retain good foliage quality. May reseed and spread. Needs very well-drained soil to overwinter successfully.