Eryngium eburneum

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8b-11

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Eryngium eburneum plant details

Eryngium eburneum is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts 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 well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium eburneum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: spiky, textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium eburneum

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This South American sea holly forms a large and very striking rosette of glossy, prickly, evergreen serrated leaves. These are topped with an intriguing thee to six foot inflorescence of white and green flowers. Very cool. This peculiar genus from the carrot family is found around the world but with its centre of diversity in South America. There are also a number of European species.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Spiny rosette of green leaves and flower stems that reach 5' tall.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Another thistle relative that looks something like an Agave, this one has smaller, darker green leaves of more refined rosettes. It may grow into a sizeable clump and actually looks a lot like a little Puya or Fascicularia! It is hardy to at least -10 °F and will grow in any soil in part to full sun. South America.

By: The Desert Northwest

Totally trendy! And seen in many designer-fantasy type gardens. This EASY & exotic Eryngium provides excellent bold form & texture to the garden. Easily mistaken for a Yucca when not in bloom, as it forms dense clumps of neat, narrow, sword-shaped, spiny-but-not-too-painful leaves. In late Spring it begins to form numerous, long stalked, branching stems bearing lots of ivory white, marble-like flowers, 3/4” across. Eryngium eburneum grows 3’ to 6’ tall & prefers some watering & well-drained soil. Very showy in a large container & makes a fab cut flower, fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies, too.