Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Star'
Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Star'
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An exceptional plant for the sunny border, this selection of Sea Holly has a basal rosette of dark green foliage. The compound flowers are surrounded by metallic silver-blue bracts. These are in demand for the fresh and dried flower market, and provide ample nectar for bees and butterflies.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 3 |
Light Requirements: | Full sun |
Height: | 70-80 cm |
Spread: | 45-60 cm |
Soil Requirements: | Medium to sandy soils, dry sites. |
Bloom Time | Early to late summer |
Planting Time: | |
Use: | Specimen plant, sunny borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, coastal gardens and dry sites, mass planting |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Cone like dome of tiny flowers surrounded by metallic sttl blue bracts |
Foliage: | Glossy deep green basal rosette of heart shaped leaves |
Benefits: | Deer and rabbit resistant, excellent cut or dried flower, attracts bees and butterflies, drought and salt tolerant once established |