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:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.