Echinops ritro

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

This perennial will grow 1'-4' tall and produces beautiful, bluish lavender ball-like flowers. It does well in full sun and dry to moist soil.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.