Eryngium planum |
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Blue Sea Holly |
Description
Eryngium planum is a perennial. Stem leaves are blue tinted, with 3-5 lobes or sections. Rounded, 1/2"-3/4" wide, light blue flower heads are surrounded by narrow, blue-green bracts.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green, Silver, White
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.