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    Eryngium pandanifolium

    Also Known As

    • Giant Sea Holly

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-7'
    • W: 20"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Eryngium pandanifolium plant details

    Eryngium pandanifolium is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium pandanifolium

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 IN - 24 IN - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
    Uses: exotic, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium pandanifolium

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Thistle relative with HUGE rosettes of Pandanus-like leaves, spectacular! This evergreen perennial produces huge rosettes of green, strap-like leaves bearing soft spines: they really do look like the leaves of a Pandanus species! Flower stalks to 6' or more appear in summer bear numerous thistle-like heads: though impressive, these can be cut off if only the effect of the foliage is desired. Although in appearance it is an excellent companion plant for xeric selections, it is easily grown on any soil, and will respond to some moisture on a dry site. Hardy to about 5 °F. S. America

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Narrow and spiny evergreen leaves with many upright branching flower stems to 5' tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Eryngium pandanifolium plant

    How to Grow Eryngium pandanifolium

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Eryngium paniculatum

    aka Chupalla, Sea Holly

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Eryngium agavifolium

    aka Eryngium bromeliifolium, Agave Leaved Sea Holly, Sea Holly

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eryngium agavifolium foliage, form by Kenpei
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    Eryngium bourgatii

    aka Mediterranean Sea Holly

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 1'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Eryngium bourgatii foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Eryngium 'Sapphire Blue' PP11088

    aka Sapphire Blue Sea Holly

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Eryngium 'Sapphire Blue' PP11088 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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