Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Also Known As

Veitchs Blue Small Globe Thistle

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

More Options

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The globe thistle Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' has great architectural strength in the summer garden with clumps of thistle-like leaves and stems holding aloft perfectly spherical heads of blue flowers that will send honey bees into furious rapture. The flower buds are metallic silver opening to bright blue to lavender-blue flowers. The spheres offer a useful flower shape uncommon in the garden world beyond Alliums. The seed heads are also beautiful.