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Echinops (Globe Thistle)
Prickly foliage and sturdy stems with sphere-like flowers make this perennial a great ornamental plant for mixed borders.
Varieties:
Ritro - blue flowers, July-August bloom, 24-48” tall
Sphaerocephalus - blue flowers, July-September bloom, 30” tall
Sun: full sun
Characteristics: lends itself to cut flowers
(Ritro shown above; photo by Wikipedia user Stephane8888)
Characteristics: lends itself to cut flowers
(Ritro shown above; photo by Wikipedia user Stephane8888)
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