Culture
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 5-7 where it is easily grown in moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some drought. Prefers gritty soils with sharp drainage.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Globularia bisnagarica, known as common ball flower or globe daisy, is an herbaceous perennial that typically grows to 12” tall and 4-6” wide. It is native to central and southern Europe. Tiny 2-lipped blue flowers in spherical heads bloom from May to early July singly atop minimally-leaved flower stalks. Basal leaves are leathery, elliptic, dark green and long-stalked. Stem leaves are sessile.
Some authorities consider this plant to be a synonym of Globularia vulgaris.
Genus name comes from Latin globosus meaning round or spherical.
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.