Description
Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ (Globe Thistle)
- Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 3–4′ H x 1.5–2′ W
Flower Colour: Steel blue to violet-blue globes
Flowering Time: Midsummer to Early Fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Description:
‘Veitch’s Blue’ is a striking and architectural perennial known for its spiny, thistle-like foliage and bold, spherical flower heads in intense steel-blue tones. These unique blooms sit atop upright, branching stems, creating a dramatic vertical accent in borders and pollinator gardens. Extremely drought tolerant once established and thrives in poor, dry soils. Excellent for fresh or dried arrangements. Deadhead to prolong flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest. Low maintenance and highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
Ornamental Features:
Accent: Bold Form, Unique Texture, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Adds Structure to Borders
Landscape Features:
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Excellent for Xeriscaping, Long Blooming
