Eryngium x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold'

Also Known As

Eryngium zabelii 'Neptune's Gold'
Neptune's Gold Sea Holly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Eryngium x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold' plant details

Eryngium x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse and gold 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 occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden, spiky, unique, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eryngium x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold' is the first sea holly with totally gold leaves. The small, egg shaped clusters of blue-violet flowers are subtended by variegated yellow and blue bracts and grow profusely on every stem (which are also blue) that are held aloft over the gold foliage. Gorgeous!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Glinting golden foliage with silvery veins really sets off the electric blue flowers in this prickly perennial. Straight up stems to 2’ tall above neat clumps bloom in early summer attract bees and butterflies. Appreciates good soil drainage, full sun and a little water when dry. Drought tolerant, deer and critter resistant. Also enjoys coastal conditions. Nice in arrangements (wear your gloves)

By: Secret Garden Growers

An exciting new development in Eryngiums: blue, thistle-like summer flowers are surrounded by golden-chartreuse foliage, making the perfect backdrop for these long-lasting blooms. Happy with little water once established, its strength and color make it a good choice for the rock garden or a mixed container. It actually performs better in poor, infertile soil. Allow the soil to dry between thorough waterings. 18-24" tall and clumping. Minimum temperature: -20 °F