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Eryngium, Zabel Sea Holly 'Neptune's Gold'

Eryngiumzabelii

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Family

Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Eryngium (er-RIN-jee-um)

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Species

zabelii (zah-BEL-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Eryngium x zabelii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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