3–4' tall. Sometimes called Small Globe Thistle or Southern Globe Thistle.
Luminous 11/2" steel-blue spiky spheres balance atop stiff stems with deeply divided silvery green leaves. Echinops comes from the Greek word for ‘hedgehog.’ Excellent addition to wreaths and fresh or dried arrangements. Blooms mid to late summer. Beloved by bees and butterflies—leave the seedheads standing in fall to feed birds.
Tolerates shallow rocky ground and dry sites. Plant 1–2' apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Z3. Maine Grown. (bare-root crowns)
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