Bright blue, ball-shaped flower heads bloom from summer through fall atop spiny gray-blue foliage. Cool nights increases the intensity the blue flower color. The flowers are excellent for cutting and can be dried. Just be careful as the foliage is prickly! Plants tolerate poor soil, drought, and heat. If grown in fertile soil plants may require staking. Great for attracting butterflies!
Genus:
Echinops
Species:
ritro
Foliage Color:
Gray
Flower Color:
Blue
Flower Time:
Mid to Late season
Sun Exposure:
Sun
Soil Condition:
Average
Habit:
Upright
Mature Height:
4'
Mature Spread:
18-24"
Special Uses:
Deer resistant
Cut flowers
Salt tolerant
Attracts butterflies
