Echinops ritro

Globe thistle   

The spherical flower heads of Echinops ritro are composed of numerous tiny florets tightly packed together, resembling a spiky blue or white orb, depending on the cultivar. These globes, measuring around two to three inches in diameter, appear atop the stems in mid to late summer, creating a spectacle of color and texture in the garden. Echinops ritro possesses a robust and upright growth habit, typically reaching heights between two to four feet tall.