Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'

Also Known As

Eryngium planum 'Blue Cap'
Blue Cap Sea Holly
Sea Holly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-28"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' plant details

Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 24 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This elegant variety offers splendid metallic blue flowers in a cup of silver spikes on sturdy 2-3' blue-green stems. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

With silvered, narrow spiky ruffs that cradle metallic blue round flower heads, ‘Blaukappe’ makes a sterling addition to dried or fresh bouquets. The vividly colored “blue caps” crest stiff-branched, sturdy bluish stems arising from a handsome green basal rosette of coarsely toothed, rounded and leathery foliage. Let its fantastic mercury-hued accents temper the bronzed blades of Stipa arundinacea.