Sea Holly. A perennial with rosettes of waxy blue-grey leaves. Blue stems carry blue flowers surrounded by spiny blue bracts. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eryngium maritimum
A perennial with rosettes of waxy blue-grey leaves. Blue stems carry blue flowers surrounded by spiny blue bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Eryngium |
|---|---|
| Species | maritimum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sea Holly |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, grey |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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