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Plants: Echinops ritro - Globe Thistle

Posted by amazon 09.08 2007 on 08:34:09 (438 readers)
Echinops ritro - Globe Thistle

Echinops ritro - Globe Thistle

Proper Name: Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro). Soft Violet-Blue Globes on Tall, Vigorous Plants! Blooms all summer! Splendid in dried arrangements! A mass of bobbing Globe Thistles, their softly-colored heads adding valuable blue color to the garden, is a spectacular sight in the summer sun! Ranging in size from 1 to 1 3/4 inches across, they are a gentle violet-blue, with a fuzzy appearance that adds to the soft, calming effect of the tall heads.


The plant grows eagerly to 5 feet, holding the blooms well above the rich, finely-cut foliage. A fine landscape choice, and unexcelled for dried arrangements! To dry, simply cut the stem while the flower is still very fresh, and hang it upside-down in a well-ventilated, dry, somewhat cool location.

Flowering Time: Summer
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height: 24-48 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Cut Flower: Yes

Publisher: Hirt's Gardens
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