Boxtrees Nursery

Echinops flowers are generally metallic blue globes 2 or 3 inches in diameter. Butterflies and bees are attracted to echinops flowers, which are out in July and August. The flowers can be cut, and dried.

Echinops plants produce a large clump of greyish green thistle-like leaves. The strong flower stems are about 5 feet tall. The clump will expand with time, and will take up a considerable amount of space.

Echinops plants like deep well drained soil and sun. They will, grow well in sandy soil.