Eryngium aff. latifolium [SBH]

Also Known As

Sea Holly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 3'

planting zones

8a-10b

Eryngium aff. latifolium [SBH] plant details

Eryngium aff. latifolium [SBH] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium aff. latifolium [SBH]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, showy, spiky, unique, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium aff. latifolium [SBH]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our collection of this most handsome species, still only tentatively identified, from central western Argentina producing 18" to 2 ft rosettes of stiffly arching leaves, deep green with a hint of silver veining and even serrations, with 6 ft spikes of cream flowers the same arching leaves and cream colored stems. At present the most asked after Eryngium in our garden. Just as easy care as the others, heavy or light soil, dappled to full sun. Probably hardy to 10 °F.