Echinops bannaticus | Star Frost plant An excellent cut flower

An excellent cut flower

Whilst traditionally a plant found in moist areas

Achillea millefolium "Gloria Jean" has what I can best describe as vintage

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

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Echinops bannaticus | Star Frost plant An excellent cut flowerEchinops 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