Melinda Myers

Globeflower

Botanical Name

Trollius

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 7

Height

1 to 3 feet

Width

1 to 2 feet

Flowers

Late spring: cream, orange, yellow

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Moisture is key, plants grow best in soil that is kept evenly moist
• Add organic matter in lighter soils to help retain moisture, mulch is essential to keep soil cool and moist
• Trollius will perform poorly in dry soils, hot summers and gardens of the deep South
• Cut back declining foliage
• Established plants can be divided in late fall or spring but is usually not necessary for at least 5 years or more after planting

Problems

Occasional powdery mildew

Varieties

• Trollius asiaticus 'Byrnes Giant' - bright yellow flowers
• T. x cultorum 'Fire Globe' - orange-red flowers
• T. europaeus 'J. Smith' - yellow flowers
• T. europaeus 'Orange Globe' - orange flowers
• T. chinensis 'Golden Queen' - orange flowers