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    Echinops ritro

    Also Known As

    • Echinops bannaticus
    • Echinops exaltatus
    • Globe Thistle

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Echinops ritro plant details

    Echinops ritro is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinops ritro

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: dried-arrangements, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinops ritro

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Of bold character in all parts with thistle-like leaves and large globular head of dark-blue; long season of interest and a favorite cut or dried. S/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Perfect sphere of blue flowers

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Echinops ritro plant

    How to Grow Echinops ritro

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Echinops ritro ssp. ruthenicus

    aka Echinops ritro var. ruthenicus, Globe Thistle

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Echinops ritro ssp. ruthenicus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'

    aka Arctic Glow Great Globe Thistle

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow' flower by Danger Garden
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