Eryngium giganteum |
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Miss Willmott's Ghost |
Description
This short-lived perennial will grow 3'-4' high and has sturdy branches with blue-green flowers on a silver ruff. As summer approaches, the entire plant will turn to an ivory color.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Biennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
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, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.