Eryngium

Eryngium

Eryngium, commonly called Sea Holly, is easily grown in dry, sandy, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Intensity of flower and bract colors is best in areas with full sun and cool nights. Tolerates poor soils and drought. Tall plants tend to sprawl, particularly if grown in moist fertile soils or in anything less than full sun. Deadhead flowers after bloom to retain good plant appearance. This is a tap-rooted plant that transplants poorly and is best left undisturbed once established


Common Name: Sea Holly 
Type: Herbaceous perennial 
Family: Apiaceae 
Zone: 5 to 9 
Height: 1.50 to 2.00 feet 
Spread: 1.50 to 2.00 feet 
Bloom Time: June to August 
Bloom Description: Violet blue flowers and bracts 
Sun: Full sun 
Water: Dry 
Maintenance: Low 
Flower: Good Cut, Good Dried 
Leaf: Colorful 
Tolerate: Rabbit, Dry Soil
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