Sea Holly. An evergreen perennial with rosettes of sharply toothed, glossy deep green leaves. Stems of cone-shaped greenish white flowers surrounded by spiny bracts. Max Height 1m to 1.5m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eryngium agavifolium
An evergreen perennial with rosettes of sharply toothed, glossy deep green leaves. Stems of cone-shaped greenish white flowers surrounded by spiny bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Eryngium |
|---|---|
| Species | agavifolium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sea Holly |
| Flower Colour | green, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m, 1.5m |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
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