Echinops ritro ssp ruthenicus 'Platinum Blue', Globe Thistle

A brilliant lapis blue infuses the sphere-shaped blooms that adorn stiff white wooly stems on this undemanding plant that works well in dry borders. Combine with Euphorbia and Eremurus for a striking dry garden. Poor, well-drained soil is its friend.  Attractive to pollinators and works well as a cut flower. Mature height 20-24 inches tall Minimum temperature: -30° F