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Globe Thistle

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Upright, thistle-like blue flowers on silvery-stems.


Easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Depth: 1 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1

Globe Thistle is great for cutting and dried flower arrangements. If left in the garden to flourish, staking may be required.

Plant Height:

36-40 In

Bloom Time:

Blooms summer to fall

Hardiness Zone:

2-9 Find your zone

Globe Thistle Features:

 
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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.