Add incredible, towering structural interest to the back of your borders with the massive, spiky, metallic-blue spheres of this dramatic perennial. Echinops ritro features phenomenal, branching stems that hold the bold, architectural blooms high above the surrounding foliage for maximum impact. This echinops thrives in poor, dry soils and baking sun, making it an incredibly robust, deeply reliable choice for hot, low-maintenance gardens. It is famously ignored by deer and rabbits, ensuring your spectacular floral display remains perfectly intact and pristine all season long. The unique, drumstick-like blooms look utterly breathtaking when planted alongside soft, feathery ornamental grasses for a high-contrast, modern prairie look.
