Echinops Platinum Blue

Globe Thistle

$15.95 ea.

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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.

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Code ECPB

Patent

Plant Type Perennials

Species ruthenicus

Height Tall 3'

Spacing Plant 16" apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones

3-8

Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Sandy

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

Beneficial for Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Good for Cut Flowers
Deer Resistant
Winter Interest

Planting Sites

Hot Dry Site Tolerant
Seaside/Salt Tolerant

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. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

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 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.