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Perennials · MCH exam plant
Globe Thistle
Echinops ritro
Perennial
Key ID features
Spiky blue globe flowers, silver-gray spiny leaves
| Botanical name | Echinops ritro |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Echinops |
| Category | Perennials |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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