jillraggett:Plant of the DayTuesday 7 August 2018The distinctive round flower heads of Echinops ritr
jillraggett:Plant of the DayTuesday 7 August 2018The distinctive round flower heads of Echinops ritro (blue hedgehog, globe flower, steel globe thistle) are popular with the bees for midsummer nectar. This is a vigorous, upright herbaceous perennial with prickly dark green leaves which are whitish beneath. It is tolerant of poor soil in full sun or partial shade.Jill Raggett -- source link