Flower Detail

Echinops ritro

The only thistle I invite to the garden. Its prickly nature is a nice contrast to softer looking flowers. These dry well.

Thistle, Globe

Echinops ritro

Type: perennial Zone: 1,2,3,4,5,6 - all

Elevation (if known):

Color: lavender Height: 1 - 2 ft

Ease of growth: easy

Bloom Time : Summer

Sun: yes Part Shade: no Shade: no

Water Needs: regular

Native to: CO/NM native? no

Deer Resistant: yes Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Average, Well Drained

Propagation: Divisions, seeds

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