Echinops Spinosissimus

Echinops Spinosissimus Care

Echinops Spinosissimus

What is the plant

Echinops spinosissimus is a European species of plants in the thistle tribe within the sunflower family. It is native to southeastern Europe (Sicily, Apulia, Greece, Albania, and the western Balkans), northern Africa, and southwest Asia as far east as Iran. Echinops spinosissimus is a branching perennial herb up to 80 cm (2 feet) tall.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

6 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
They tolerate drought conditions once established
Pruning
Cut back after flowering for a second flush of flowers. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Sunlight
Full Sun.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Well-drained soils are sandy and loamy soils (most average garden soil). Poor-draining soil is clay. Echinops prefers poor soils to rich ones and will tolerate drought conditions. It can handle strongly acidic soils (5.1 - 6.0 pH) but won't perform as well in basic soils (above 7.0 pH).
Temperature
Echinops should be displayed in a cool, below 70° F (21°C), location. Optimum conditions may be difficult to maintain, especially if plants are displayed outside.
Popularity
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