Eryngium leavenworthii

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

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

planting zones

1-12

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Eryngium leavenworthii plant details

Eryngium leavenworthii is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium leavenworthii

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium leavenworthii

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fascinating, absolutely eye-popping purple, 2.5” pineapple-like flower heads on this Texas/Kansas native annual make THE BEST CUT FLOWERS, keeping their color when dried. Broadly branching to 3’ tall, intense purple blooms with blue anthers (!) are topped & anchored with showy, bright violet bracts. Almost the entire plant is some shade of purple, really standing out, even from a distance. Best in poor dry soil, clay okay! Not a true thistle. Self-sows!