Echinops, also known as globe thistle, can be propagated by seed or division.
By seed
- Collect seeds from fully pollinated flowers in autumn
- Sow seeds in a seed-raising mix or soil starter pellets
- Cover seeds lightly with soil
- Keep soil moist but not wet
- Transplant seedlings to the garden when they have their first true leaves
By division
- Dig up the plant in spring or autumn when it’s at least three years old
- Cut the taproot lengthwise, separating the plant into multiple sections
- Plant each section in a new location at the same depth as the original plant
- Water thoroughly
Additional tipsĀ
- You can also propagate echinops by taking root cuttings in late winter
- Echinops prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade
- Echinops can self-seed freely
- Echinops can be harvested fresh or dried