White Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus 'Star Frost' Close up showing the spiky texture.

Globe thistle, Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue', close up with Honey Bee.

Globe thistle, Echinops bannaticus, Close side view of one spherical spiky metallic blue flower against blue sky.

Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus.

Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus.

Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus.

Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus.

Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus.

Globe thistle, Echinops bannaticus.

Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus.

Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus.

Globe thistle, Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue'.