Southern Globethistle, Globe Thistle Echinops ritro

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Botanical Name:

Echinops ritro

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Echinops

Species:

ritro

Common Name:

Southern Globethistle, Globe Thistle

Seeds Per Pound:

28,375

Quantity:

0.39 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

cut

Purity:

99%

Height:

1-2 feet

Collection Locale:

Holland

Crop Year:

2022

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 0.39 lb

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Echinops ritro

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Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:

1 packet (~ 30 seeds)

$4.95

10 gram (~ 626 seeds)

$16.50

1 oz (~ 1773 seeds)

$29.95

4 oz (~ 7094 seeds)

$73.86

Characteristics

Cut Flower

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

In a Nutshell:

* Echinops ritro is a species of globe thistle . It is native to Europe and western Asia . more...

* The flowers are often used for dried flower displays.

* If all the flowers are removed early in the season, the plant will often produce a second flush of bloom later in the summer. more...

* Unusual perennials with 2" spherical blue flowers in mid to late summer, the plant itself is rather rough and thistly with dark green leaves, good for middle or back of border, wants full sun and good drainage, can be dried for winter arrangements. Blooms late summer to early fall. more...

Wiki description:

Echinops ritro is a species of globe thistle . It is native to Europe and western Asia .

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Echinops ritro is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is hardy to zone 3. It is in flower from Jun to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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