
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
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