A member of the Aster family, Echinops is a clumping perennial that is very easy to grow but not invasive. Beginning in early summer, intense blue spheres measuring 1.5" across appear on tall, unbranched stems. Bumblebees and nocturnal moths delight in their sweet nectar. This variety is very similar to E.ritro with leaves that are more deeply divided and hairy.
Salt tolerant These distinctive flowers rise above the showy silvery green foliage. Though they look prickly, they are not as rough to the touch as you might expect. Echinops makes a great cut flower or dried everlasting. They add a unique element to any arrangement and are becoming more popular with florists every year. Photo credit: Walter's Gardens Zone: 3-8 Exposure: Height x Width: 3-4'" x 2ft" Flower Color: Blue Bloom Time: Summer Category: Perennial Notes: Attracts insects or birds. Good for cut flowers. Price: #1, $9.75 Printer Friendly Page |