Globe thistle (Echinops ritro)
Family: Asteraceae
Globe thistle has been a popular garden perennial for centuries. It is native to Eurasia but cultivated worldwide. Its spherical flower heads add unique character to the garden and to cut flower arrangements. Several cultivars have been produced with various shades of silver-gray to deep blue heads of flowers.
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Tags:
border, cut flower, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large perennial for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 3' to 4' (90 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 3' to 4' (90 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.