Item Number: AA064
Echinops ritro ruthenicus
Globe thistle with striking blue
Undemanding, unfazed by heat and happy as a clam in ordinary soil with some drainage, "Globe Thistle" is a simple to grow, magnetic choice for the dry garden. Impressive, 3" across, richly colored blue "tennis balls" stand out on strong multi-branching ghostly white stems above finely cut, shimmery silver foliage to 2' across. Mid-Summer to Fall blooms are much loved by butÂterflies and make different and fun cut flowers, too - fresh or dried! Drought tolerant but prettier with occasional Summer water. Makes a great carefree container subject (5+ gal. size). Deciduous. Tolerates heat and poor soil provided it drains well. Deer resistant! 3' x 2'.
- Plant type: Foliage, Flowering
- Pot Size: 4-inch
- Life Span: Perennial
- Flower Colors: Blue-Purple
- Bloom Time: Fall
- Zones: Zone 3–10
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Cannot ship to the following states: AK, HI, GU, PR, VI
Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb
Features
Features
- Attracts Bees / Bee Plants
- Attracts Butterflies
- Clay Tolerant
- Deer Resistant
- Drought Tolerant
- Good for Pollinators & Wildlife
- Indestructibles
Characteristics
Characteristics
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