Echinops Spinosissimus (Spiny Globe Thistle – شوك الجبل)

Echinops Spinosissimus, commonly known as the Spiny Globe Thistle or شوك الجبل in Arabic, is a perennial herb native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East, including the Arabian Peninsula. It is easily recognized by its spiny, silvery-green foliage and spherical blue to violet flower heads that bloom in summer. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant is well suited to desert landscaping, rocky gardens, and ecological restoration projects.

Benefits of Echinops Spinosissimus

• Highly drought-tolerant and ideal for arid environments
• Attractive globe-shaped flowers that add visual interest
• Supports pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Excellent for rock gardens and native landscape designs
• Low-maintenance and resilient in poor, dry soils

Care Tips for Echinops Spinosissimus

• Light: Requires full sunlight
• Watering: Very minimal; water only during establishment
• Soil: Prefers sandy or rocky, well-draining soils
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers to promote continued blooming
• Fertilizer: Not necessary; thrives in nutrient-poor soil