Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' | Veitch's Blue Globe Thistle
DESCRIPTION
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial celebrated for its unique, spherical flower heads. Each bloom, resembling a golf ball, showcases a deep lavender-blue hue and measures approximately 1 to 2 inches in diameter. These distinctive flowers emerge atop stiff, silvery stems during the summer months, adding architectural interest to garden landscapes.
The foliage of 'Veitch's Blue' consists of deeply lobed, dark green leaves with a spiny texture, creating a bold contrast against the vibrant blooms. The undersides of the leaves are covered in a downy white layer, adding to the plant's visual appeal. This cultivar is known for its durability and low maintenance requirements, making it suitable for various garden settings. Additionally, 'Veitch's Blue' is favored in cut flower arrangements and dried floral displays due to its unique form and lasting color.
DESCRIPTION
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial celebrated for its unique, spherical flower heads. Each bloom, resembling a golf ball, showcases a deep lavender-blue hue and measures approximately 1 to 2 inches in diameter. These distinctive flowers emerge atop stiff, silvery stems during the summer months, adding architectural interest to garden landscapes.
The foliage of 'Veitch's Blue' consists of deeply lobed, dark green leaves with a spiny texture, creating a bold contrast against the vibrant blooms. The undersides of the leaves are covered in a downy white layer, adding to the plant's visual appeal. This cultivar is known for its durability and low maintenance requirements, making it suitable for various garden settings. Additionally, 'Veitch's Blue' is favored in cut flower arrangements and dried floral displays due to its unique form and lasting color.
DESCRIPTION
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial celebrated for its unique, spherical flower heads. Each bloom, resembling a golf ball, showcases a deep lavender-blue hue and measures approximately 1 to 2 inches in diameter. These distinctive flowers emerge atop stiff, silvery stems during the summer months, adding architectural interest to garden landscapes.
The foliage of 'Veitch's Blue' consists of deeply lobed, dark green leaves with a spiny texture, creating a bold contrast against the vibrant blooms. The undersides of the leaves are covered in a downy white layer, adding to the plant's visual appeal. This cultivar is known for its durability and low maintenance requirements, making it suitable for various garden settings. Additionally, 'Veitch's Blue' is favored in cut flower arrangements and dried floral displays due to its unique form and lasting color.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 35 to 40 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Dark green above, downy white beneath
Flower color: Dark lavender-blue, globe-shaped
Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low; drought-tolerant at maturity
Maintenance: Low; cutting back after flowering can encourage a second bloom
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant
