Echinops ritro
Globe Thistle
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Silver blue, globe shaped flowers
- Adds texture and interest to the garden
- Long stems; makes great cut/dried flower
- Blooms mid-summer-fall
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Best when grown in poor, well-drained soil and full sun. To encourage rebloom in the fall, deadhead spent flowers. Tolerant of heat and dry conditions once established.
Height: 30-48 inches
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained