Note: This is an archive page preserved for informational use. Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.
Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Tall 3'
Minus icon Spacing Plant 16" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Minus icon Growing Zones 3-8
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Sandy
Minus icon Water Needs Low
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Echinops ruthenicus 'Platinum Blue'
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.
Deadhead initial blooms and several smaller shorter blooms will appear. Once done blooming, cut all flower stalks to the basal foliage and leave 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 from the base of an established clump.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
