Echinops ritro

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

This perennial will grow 1'-4' tall and produces beautiful, blue/lavender ball-like flowers. It does well in full sun and dry to moist soil.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.