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Globularia meridionalis


Pronunciation: glob-you-lah-ree-ah muh-ri-dee-uh-NAH-luhs
Family: Globulariaceae
Synonym: Globularia bellidifolia, Globularia cordifolia subsp. bellidifolia, Globularia cordifolia subsp. meridionalis, Globularia pygmaea
Common Name: Globe Daisy
Plant Type:
  • perennial

Height to: 4"
Width to: 12"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
  • -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
  • 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
  • 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7

Bloom Description: Globe Daisy (Globularia meridionalis) produces lavender-purple flowers in spherical heads, to 3/4" across, just above the foliage.
Bloom Season:
  • early summer
  • mid summer
  • late summer

Sun Exposure:
  • full sun

Soil Type: Globe Daisy (Globularia meridionalis)
Pests and Diseases:

Globe Daisy (Globularia meridionalis) is susceptible to slugs and snails.


Propagation: Sow Globe Daisy (Globularia meridionalis) seed in containers in an open frame in autumn (great for winter sowing). Root individual rosettes, with a bit of woody tissue attached in spring or summer.
Native to: Globe Daisy (Globularia meridionalis) is native to S.E. Alps, Central and Southern Apennines, Balkan Peninsula.
Notes:

Globe Daisy (Globularia meridionalis) is an evergreen, dome shaped, mat forming subshrub with lance shaped to inversely lance shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, 3/4 to 3 1/2" long.

Globe Daisy (Globularia meridionalis) is more robust then G. cordifolia. They are suitable for Rock Gardens, Alpine houses, trough and wall plantings.

Care: Protect from winter moisture

Source: Various resources including The American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants


USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
  • 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
  • 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
  • 60 to 90 days ZONE 7

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