 | Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro). Hardy, herbaceous perennial Description: Spherical, metallic-blue flower heads in late summer; stiff, spiny, dark green leaves have downy undersides Habit: Compact, clump-forming plants 2-4 feet high and 2-3 feet wide Culture: Grows easily in any well-drained soil with full sun; tolerates dry conditions once established Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 Origin: Europe, Asia Attributes: Attracts butterflies and bees, Cut flower, Rabbit resistant,... - Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro). |
