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Echinops ritro


Globe Thistle

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.197.050


Globe Thistle is a well-behaved perennial for the border, despite its name. Plants form a bushy upright mound of thistly looking grey-green leaves, bearing stems of ball-shaped flowers steel-blue through the summer. Excellent for cutting fresh or drying. Attractive to butterflies. Globe Thistle should be divided every 3 to 4 years, in early spring. Plants may be trimmed to the ground in late fall, or left for winter interest. In areas with wet soil in winter, better success may come from growing these in a raised bed. May need staking.

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Echinops ritro

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Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
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Flower Head Size
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
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Echinops ritro


Globe Thistle

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.197.050


Globe Thistle is a well-behaved perennial for the border, despite its name. Plants form a bushy upright mound of thistly looking grey-green leaves, bearing stems of ball-shaped flowers steel-blue through the summer. Excellent for cutting fresh or drying. Attractive to butterflies. Globe Thistle should be divided every 3 to 4 years, in early spring. Plants may be trimmed to the ground in late fall, or left for winter interest. In areas with wet soil in winter, better success may come from growing these in a raised bed. May need staking.

Further details for
Echinops ritro

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate