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Eryngium planum
Also Known As
- Plains Eryngo
- Sea Holly
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Eryngium planum plant details
Eryngium planum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium planum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: apiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium planum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Eryngium planum plant
How to Grow Eryngium planum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Eryngium for your garden
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 5'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Sea Holly
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6b-8b
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun
- regular - occasional
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Chupalla, Sea Holly
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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
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