Echinops ruthenicus Platinum Blue

Globe Thistle

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Type: Perennials
Height: Tall 3' (Plant 16" apart)
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Sandy
Flower / Accent: Blue / Blue
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep
A bold, tall plant that is highly ornamental. Foliage is deeply cut, shaped like lances. Ball-shaped globes of 3" lavender-blue flowers are held above on silvery stems, providing low maintenance late summer color. Will do well in any soil.

Features to Note:

  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Winter Interest
  • Good for Dried Flowers
  • Beneficial for Pollinators

Echinops General Information:

Echinops are not thistles despite their common name, Globe Thistle. Highly ornamental with silvery pointed foliage and deeply divided green basal leaves. Provides carefree late summer color. Does well in any soil and dries well for winter bouquets.

Echinops 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. These plants are slow to recover after being moved or divided. Can be divided in early spring by carefully splitting a few offsets off the base of an established clump.

$9.95 ea.
(3+) $9.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: ECPB