Echinops spinosissimus Echinops spinosissimus is a perennial herbaceous plant growing to 80 cm height. It is a spiny species with branched and hairy stem. The leaves are sessile, alternate and covered with white short hair. The greenish-blue inflorescence is spherical and contains many white to blue flowers. The fruit is an achene with stiff hairs. Datasheet Common NameViscous globe- thistle Botanical nameEchinops spinosissimus FamilyAsteraceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageTell usBasic ColourGreenish-blue, White Height30 -> 80 cmHabitatFields and rocky lands Altitude1600 mBloom TimeApril -> JulyPlant TypeHerbFruit TypeAchenedifferent tolerancesDrought resistantUsed PartsTell usPlant UsesGumActive substancesSesquiterpenoidUSDA Zone6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7)Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAcidic, NeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Stony, RockyPropagationby seeds, by Cuttings, by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Echinops spinosissimus Echinops spinosissimus
