Echinops ritro (Compositae)

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Echinops ritro
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The Echinops ritro plant species is found in Central and Eastern Europe to Central Asia. It is a member of the Compositae family.

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Latin Name:  Echinops ritro
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a sunny position in any well drained soil of low or medium fertility[200]. Established plants are drought tolerant[190]. There are a number of named varieties, selected for their ornamental value[200]. The flowers are often used for dried flower displays[200]. If all the flowers are removed early in the season, the plant will often produce a second flush of bloom later in the summer[200].

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