Botanical Name: Echinops ritro Add
Common Name: Globe Thistle  
Plant photo of: Echinops ritro
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum
Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum
  • Description

  • Notes

This perennial will grow 1-4' tall and produces beautiful, blue/lavender ball-like flowers. It does well in full sun and dry to moist soil.