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Eryngium caeruleum

Also Known As

Eryngium caucasicum

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

5a-10b

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Eryngium caeruleum plant details

Eryngium caeruleum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium caeruleum

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 spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium caeruleum

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A smaller species, with round, non-spiny leaves and the usual round heads of flowers surrounded by a collar of bracts that are (as the name suggests) flushed with blue. Zone 5, guessing.