Sea Holly. A perennial with spiny, dark green, basal leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, blue flowers surrounded by spiny dark blue bracts. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eryngium x tripartitum
A perennial with spiny, dark green, basal leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, blue flowers surrounded by spiny dark blue bracts.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
| Generic | Eryngium |
|---|---|
| Species | x tripartitum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sea Holly |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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