Sea Holly. A perennial with rosettes of spiny margined, blue-grey leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, whitish green to pale blue flowers surrounded by spiny grey-green bracts. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eryngium yuccifolium
A perennial with rosettes of spiny margined, blue-grey leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, whitish green to pale blue flowers surrounded by spiny grey-green bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Eryngium |
|---|---|
| Species | yuccifolium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sea Holly |
| Flower Colour | green, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| 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 | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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