Order Code:	ECRIS
Blooms:	Early Summer to Late Summer
Flower Color:	Blue
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Accent Color:	Blue
Soil Condition:	Normal, Acidic, Sandy
Plant Height:	Tall
Zones:	z3,z4,z5,z6,z7,z8
Found in list(s):	Winter Interest    Plants that attract Butterflies    Good for Cut Flowers    Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site    Deer Resistant    Seaside/Salt tolerant    Plants that tolerate a Sandy soil    Good for Dried Flowers

ECHINOPS Ritro - Globe Thistle - Tall 4' - Plant 16" apart. Ball shaped blue flowers in the summer are excellent for cutting and can be dried for the winter. Do not overfeed. ECRIS.

General Information
A bold, tall plant that is highly ornamental with silvery pointed foliage and deeply divided green basal leaves. Provides carefree late summer color. Does well in any soil and drys well for winter bouquets.

Plant Care
Deadhead initial blooms and several smaller shorter blooms will appear. Once done blooming, cut all flower stalks to the basal foliage and leave basal foliage to overwinter. Clean up in spring.