Sea Holly. A perennial with spiny, mid-green leaves, marbled with white veins. Branched stems of cone-shaped, grey- blue flowers surrounded by spiny silvery white bracts. Max Height 30cm to 40cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eryngium variifolium
A perennial with spiny, mid-green leaves, marbled with white veins. Branched stems of cone-shaped, grey- blue flowers surrounded by spiny silvery white bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Eryngium |
|---|---|
| Species | variifolium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sea Holly |
| Flower Colour | grey, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm, 40cm |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
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