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Echinops ritro

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinops ritro (small globe thistle) bears showy and greyish blue flowers during mid-summer to early autumn. The foliage is greyish lime in colour. A specimen plant, Echinops ritro (small globe thistle) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Echinops ritro tolerates drought and salt, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.