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| Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | |
| | Description | Echinops ritro ssp. ruthenicus (small globe thistle) bears showy blossoms during mid-summer to early autumn. | | Typical Uses | Cut flowers and dried flowers. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Echinops ritro ssp. ruthenicus . | | |
