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    • Photo of Eryngium campestre flower, foliage, form by Le.Loup.Gris

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    Eryngium campestre

    Also Known As

    • Field Eryngo

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-20"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Eryngium campestre plant details

    Eryngium campestre is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium campestre

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium campestre

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A glaucous perennial to 60cm tall it's native to Europe and S.W. Asia with the typical heads of flowers surrounded by bluish white spiny bracts up to 4.5cm long. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Eryngium campestre plant

    How to Grow Eryngium campestre

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Eryngium alternatum

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Eryngium alternatum foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Eryngium paniculatum

    aka Chupalla, Sea Holly

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Eryngium paniculatum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Eryngium agavifolium

    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
    Photo of Eryngium agavifolium foliage, form by Kenpei
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    Eryngium bourgatii

    aka Mediterranean Sea Holly

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 1'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Eryngium bourgatii foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Eryngium 'Sapphire Blue' PP11088

    aka Sapphire Blue Sea Holly

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Eryngium 'Sapphire Blue' PP11088 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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