« Previous Plant  |  Next Plant »

Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue

Globe Thistle

The globes of thistle-like, blue flowers bring a natural look to the garden and the flowerheads can be dried for floral arrangements.

  • »  Larger globes and a more intense blue than the species
  • »  Deep metallic-blue, spiky flowers on sturdy stems
  • »  Gray-green foliage is covered in cobweb-like hair
  • »  Basal leaves, 15-20 cm long, with silvery undersides
  • »  Bloom Time: July to September
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm

1gal
$20.83
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It will adapt to a wide range of soils and moisture. Deadhead to encourage new blooms and prevent self-seeding.