Scientific Name
Echinops ritro
Common Name
Globe thistle

Characteristics

Season
summer
Height
24-48 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Flower Color
deep blue
Soil
well drained soil
Exposure
full sun to partial shade
Propagation
division and/or root cuttings in spring
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont
Comments
The many small blue flowers which make up the globe-shaped heads of globe thistle are very attractive to bees. To keep the deep blue color in dried arrangements, cut flowers when young and place in a warm, dry room.
Origin
Europe

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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