Globe Thistles Mugs

How gorgeous is this patch of globe thistles photographed in England?!

Blue globe thistle and a bee drinking nectar, blue and green summer garden scene photograph.

Close-up of Small Globe Thistle garden flower. Small globe thistle, Echinops ritro, is a perennial member of the Asteraceae family that includes sunflowers, daisies, globe artichokes, and asters. This compact species has cobweb-like, woolly foliage. The unique spherical flowerheads appear steely blue before maturing to a brighter blue. A lovely summer flower for the garden. Flowers lifestyles. Support my art by adding to your favourites and share a link. Thanks for visiting my gallery! Copyright Robert Alsop images.