globe thistle ‘Veitch’s Blue’
Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ (globe thistle ‘Veitch’s Blue’)
| Botanical Name | Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ |
| Common Name | globe thistle ‘Veitch’s Blue’ |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | full sun |
| Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 3-4ft x 1-2ft (90cm-120cm x 30-60cm) |
| Flower Color | blue |
| Attracts Wildlife | attracts pollinators, rarely browsed by mammalian herbivores |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest |
| Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate |
