Is Spiny Globe-thistle safe for pets?

Yes, Spiny Globe-thistle (Echinops Spinosissimus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Spiny Globe-thistle easy to care for?

Spiny Globe-thistle has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Spiny Globe-thistle grow indoors?

Spiny Globe-thistle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Spiny Globe-thistle (Echinops Spinosissimus) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Echinops spinosissimus is a spiny, herbaceous perennial plant known for its globe-shaped blue or white flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Spiny Globe-thistle

Echinops Spinosissimus

Echinops spinosissimus is a spiny, herbaceous perennial plant known for its globe-shaped blue or white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attraction, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spiny Globe-thistle

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Echinops