Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

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

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Blue (deep)

HEIGHT:
80-90 cm

SPREAD:
60-70 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Globe Thistle:

Invasive in Ontario. Not yet on 'invasives' lists, but by observation of people in the know.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
Summer

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Gray