This stoloniferous sub-shrub has spreading woody stems and upright foliage that forms a prostrate habit. It has glossy dark green spoon-shaped leaves and the pale purplish flower-heads appear above the foliage on a dark slender stem during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Globularia cordifolia is naturally found in the southern and central mountains of Europe extending to western Turkey growing in damp rocky places in woodlands and exposed mountain rock outcrops.

It prefers an open a sunny position with some shade in mediterranean climates and it grows in sharply drained but moist moderately fertile, sandy stony soils that are neutral tending alkaline and is frost tolerant, drought tender.

The Globe Daisy is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted rockeries as a spill-over or used as a ground cover between stepping stones. It is suitable for inland and low-mountain regions establishing from division in 2-3 years but may be short lived. It is used in small or alpine gardens and can be grown in patio pots or planter boxes for summer colour. This perennial prefers a cool moist position and should not be allowed to dry out. ID 3507

Globularia (GLOB-yoo-LAH re-ah) cordifolia (KAW-dee-FOH-lee-ah)

Globulariaceae (GLOB-yoo-LAH-re-AY-see-ee)