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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination

Native to: Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Romania, Turkey

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Echinops ritroEchinops ritro

Globe Thistle, Southern Globethistle

In Stock: 3.586 lb (Total:3.586lb)

Echinops ritro

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3.59 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

32,472

Quantity:

3.59 lb

Collected in:

Netherlands

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834327

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination

Native to: Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Romania, Turkey

Native

Introduced

Discover the captivating beauty of Echinops ritro, commonly known as Small Globe Thistle or Southern Globe Thistle, a stunning addition to any garden. This herbaceous perennial, native to Central and Eastern Europe and Asia, thrives in zones 3 to 8, reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet with a spread of 2 to 2.5 feet. From July to September, it dazzles with striking, 1-3 inch, steel-blue flower globes perched atop rigid stems, making it a standout feature in any landscape. These blooms are not only showy but also excellent for cut or dried flower arrangements, adding unique texture and color to any display.

Echinops ritro is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that attracts butterflies and withstands challenging conditions, including drought, dry, shallow-rocky soil, and even rabbit browsing. Its deeply lobed, silvery-gray-green foliage offers additional visual interest, with leaves that appear spiny but feel downy beneath. Ideal for sunny locations, this bold perennial thrives in well-drained, dry to medium soils, even those poor and infertile. Perfect for perennial borders or as a striking focal point, Southern Globe Thistle promises to deliver a bold splash of color and texture to your garden year after year.