Globe Thistle Roots - Echinops Blue

Globe Thistle Roots - Echinops Blue

$16.99

Plant in Spring Pre-Order: Ships Spring 2026
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  • Brings unique and enduring color and structure to low-maintenance landscapes
  • Exceptionally drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established
  • Magnet for bees and butterflies
  • Thrives in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
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About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Blue, Purple
Growth Habit Clumping
Plant Height 30 to 40 inches
Bloom Season Summer through Ealy Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Border, Cut Flower Garden, Decorative, Dried Flowers, Rock Garden
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Globe Thistle Roots - Echinops Blue

Echinops ritro

Seed Type Root

Echinops Blue, commonly known as Globe Thistle, is a striking perennial prized for its perfectly round blue globes that bloom from midsummer into early fall. Adding structure and architectural form, its steel-blue flower heads and serrated, silvery-green foliage bring texture and contrast to sunny borders or cutting gardens. As blooms mature, their orbs are covered in what looks like silver spikes until they expand, unfurl, and become covered in blue. Phenomenal addition to your drought-tolerant garden!

Planting Information

Planting Globe Thistle Roots - Echinops Blue

Planting Season Spring
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth Top of the crown should be 1 inch below the soil line
Plant Spacing 18 to 24 inches
Plant Height 30 to 40 inches
Water Needs Low
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Coverage

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
6 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2.25 Sq. Ft