Riyadh Plants
Herbsaceous Plants
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Echinops spinosissimus , Asteraceae
Globe Thistle
This species of Echinops is also known as Desert Thistle. It is to be found throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East and on the Arabian peninsula, and is often seen in Arriyadh and the surrounding region. Like E. hussoni, it is a perennial, but a higher species growing up to 90 or 100 cm. The difference also lies in the flowers. ‘Spinosissimus’ indicates the shape of the long spines which protrude from the globed bloom. The spiny leaves are also much denser and pointed, in contrast to other Globe Thistles. Propagation is by seed. A very undemanding plant, it is useful for planting in desert conditions and extensive landscapes, where it can provide relatively dense cover on stony ground and is attractive in all seasons.
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General information
Family Name : Asteraceae 
Origin: Mediterranean 
Rainfall: Semi Arid , Extremely Arid , Very Arid 
Propagation: Direct Sowing , Sowing and Pricking Out 
Maintenance: Low 
Planting Phase: Perennial Environmental conditions
Urban Climate: Resistant 
Desiccation: Resistant 
Drought: Vulnerable 
Irrigation: None 
Salinity: Low < 1,000 ppm 
Hardiness Zones: -12°C Plant shape
Height: From 0.7 To 1 M 
Expansion: From 0.4 To 0.6 M 
Foliage: Deciduous Flower
Colour:
White , Blue Pastel 
Size:
6 CM 
Flowering Period: From Early September Till Late November Fruit
Type Of Fruit: Achene 
Size: 1.2 CM Location of Use :
Pedestrian Precinct , Street Neighbour Planting , Open Country , Rock Garden , Massed Planting , Hillside Planting , Hillside Stabilization , Park Planting , Steppe Garden , Roof Garden , Urban Area , Wadi Plant , Rowda Plant
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