Illustration of Globularia alypum in Contributions to the flora of Mentone, and to a winter flora of the Riviera, including the coast from Marseilles to Genoa (1871). [Public Domain]
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Genus: Globularia
Common Names: globe daisy
A genus of around 22 evergreen perennials and subshrubs. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals and are especially popular among rock gardeners and alpine garden societies.
Distribution: Central and S. Europe, Macaronesia, NW Africa, and SW Asia
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Globularia ×indubia
Common name(s): globe daisy
Description: evergreen shrub; a naturally occuring hybrid of G. salicina and G. sarcophylla found in the Canary Islands. Rounded growth with broad, gray-green foliage and lavender-blue flower clusters from late summer into fall.
Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 4 ft.
Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental
Winter Hardiness: to 15 F and below
Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought
Distribution: Gran Canaria
Globularia repens 'Nana'
Common name(s): globe daisy, creeping globe daisy
Description: perennial; densely carpeting dark green foliage and blue flowers in spring. Performs best in gritty, fast-draining soil- ideally cascading over rocks, pavers, or a retaining wall.
Height: to 4 in. Spread: to 2 ft.
Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental- as a small-scale groundcover, to attract pollinators
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought
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