Trollius europaeus (Globe Flower)
Globe Flower, Globeflower
Luminous in the late spring or early summer garden, Trollius europaeus (Globe Flower) is a charming upright perennial with large, bowl-shaped, lemon-yellow flowers resembling double buttercups. Borne on erect stalks, the attractive blooms are held high above a pillow of deeply divided, dark green leaves. This perennial thrives in damp environments where it creates a wonderful splash of color during its blooming season. Spectacular in mass plantings!
- Easily grows up to 3 ft. tall (90 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, Globe Flower is best grown in humus-rich, consistently moist soils. This plant will thrive in boggy, poorly-drained soils. Dislikes dry soils and hot summers.
- Globe Flower is very versatile and can be used in moist beds, borders, along streams, ponds, or in bog gardens.
- A low-maintenance plant that is fairly disease and pest free. Watch out for powdery mildew.
- Cut back after flowering and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer to promote more blooms. Clumps may be easily divided in fall or early spring.
- Deer and rabbit resistant!
- Native wildflower of Europe and Western Asia.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Trollius - Globe Flowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Trollius - Globe Flowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |