Echinops Ritro Seeds - Ornamental Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Echinops ritro, commonly known as Globe Thistle, is a hardy perennial flowering plant with spiky foliage and round blue flower heads. It grows well in sunny garden beds, borders, and dry, well-drained soils.

Features

• Produces round blue flower heads
• Hardy perennial flowering plant
• Upright growth with silvery-green foliage
• Suitable for garden beds and borders
• Drought tolerant once established
• Attractive to bees and other pollinators
• Suitable for cottage and naturalized gardens
• Performs well in full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Echinops ritro
• Common Name (US): Globe Thistle
• Seed Type / Variety: Echinops Ritro Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring or fall
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 14–28 days with cool to moderate temperatures and consistent moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2–4 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 18–24 inches apart