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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. 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
- 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
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Eryngium for your garden
aka Eryngium pandanifolium [Purple form], Giant Sea Holly, Purple False Screw Pine, Purple Sea Holly
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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