Jurinea ledebourii

This hardy plant from Eastern Europe looks like a cross between cornflower and artichoke. Magenta, artichoke-like blooms rise up from a thick rosette of leaves with downy white undersides. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.

Zones: 5 to 8

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 12 to 18 in.

Spread: 4 to 6 in.

Exposure: full sun

Soil Conditions: dry

Bloom Time: May to July

Bloom Color: red-purple

Native Range: Romania to Bulgaria and European Russia