Trollius europaeus (Globe Flower)
Luminous in the late spring or early summer garden, Trollius europaeus (Globe Flower) is a charming upright perennial with large, bowl-shaped, lemon-yellow flowers resembling double buttercups.
Luminous in the late spring or early summer garden, Trollius europaeus (Globe Flower) is a charming upright perennial with large, bowl-shaped, lemon-yellow flowers resembling double buttercups. Borne on erect stalks, the attractive blooms are held high above a pillow of deeply divided, dark green leaves. This perennial thrives in damp environments where it creates a wonderful splash of color during its blooming season. Spectacular in mass plantings!
- Easily grows up to 3 ft. tall (90 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, Globe Flower is best grown in humus–rich, consistently moist soils. This plant will thrive in boggy, poorly-drained soils. Dislikes dry soils and hot summers.
- Globe Flower is very versatile and can be used in moist beds, borders, along streams, ponds, or in bog gardens.
- A low-maintenance plant that is fairly disease and pest free. Watch out for powdery mildew.
- Cut back after flowering and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer to promote more blooms. Clumps may be easily divided in fall or early spring.
- Deer and rabbit resistant!
- Native wildflower of Europe and Western Asia.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Trollius – Globe Flowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18″ (45cm) |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |