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Posted 05/21/2023 in Perennial

Echinops ritro subsp. ruthenicus 'Platinum Blue'

A bold, tall plant that is highly ornamental. Foliage is deeply cut, shaped like lances. Ball-shaped globes of 3" lavender-blue flowers are held above on silvery stems, providing low maintenance late summer color. Will do well in any soil.

Post Details

Latin Name
Echinops ritro subsp. ruthenicus 'Platinum Blue'
Common Name
Small Globe Thistle
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Suggested Uses
Cottage Garden
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A bold, tall plant that is highly ornamental. Foliage is deeply cut, shaped like lances. Ball-shaped globes of 3" lavender-blue flowers are held above on silvery stems, providing low maintenance late summer color. Will do well in any soil.

Special Care Instructions

Cultivar has blue globed shape flowers on silvery stems.

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