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Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' PPAF

Also Known As

Eryngium 'Big Blue'
Big Blue Sea Holly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' PPAF plant details

Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' PPAF is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' PPAF

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' PPAF

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eryngium 'Big Blue' is one of the best sea hollies with blooms of iridescent blue pincushions and bracts on branching blue stems to 30 inches tall. It also sports bluish green leaves. 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. Fabulous grown en masse, in the perennial border, whether in formal or cottage garden styles, as well as in the pollinator and xeriscape gardens. Popular with bees and butterflies. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Iridescent, intense steely-blue 4” flowers in clusters atop 28” stems make this thistle baby a summer drama queen in the garden! Bees and butterflies pay homage in droves. Full sun & dryish sandy soils are what this loves. Deer resistant; cut or dried arrangements.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Eryngium 'Big Blue' is a clump-forming perennial that produces tall stems topped with striking blue, thistle-like flowers. Develops a deep taproot, avoid moving once established. Sea Holly grows best in well-drained soil with low nutrients. Tolerates full sun and heat. Great in mixed borders and containers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This hardy Eryngium is big on blue

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A modern hybrid with candelabras of iridescent blue long-lasting flowers. Plant with our coneflowers in fertile, well-drained soils for a breathtaking summer blooming combo.

By: Select Seeds

IRIDESCENT BLUE pincushion flowers on sturdy 20-30"BLUE stems with SILVER holly-like leaves add up to a WOW of a border accent ; a spectacular long-lasting cut flower; drought tolerant. Sun/Med-D/GoodDrain PPAF