Eryngium pandanifolium ‘Physic Purple’

Also Known As

Eryngium pandanifolium [Purple form]
Giant Sea Holly
Purple False Screw Pine
Purple Sea Holly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Eryngium pandanifolium ‘Physic Purple’ plant details

Eryngium pandanifolium ‘Physic Purple’ is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eryngium pandanifolium ‘Physic Purple’

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eryngium pandanifolium ‘Physic Purple’

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Carrot-on-a-stick. Fast growing, evergreen perennial, leaves 6 ft long x 2" wide, stunning rosettes. Long, blue-gray leaves: an impressive statement. Once established purple tinted spherical florets of on 6-8 ft flower spikes in summer. Bright light, dense to avarage soil, even poor drainage! Great for the rosette look in damper places. USDA zone 8, 7 with mulch. These seedlings from plants growing at Pan Global Plants in the UK.