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Eryngium Hybrid, Zabel Sea Holly

Eryngiumx zabelii

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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

x zabelii (zah-BEL-ee-eye)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

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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BlakeInCanada

(Zone 5a) | March 2012 | neutral

I don't yet have this plant, I just wanted to save people time in telling them that this plant isn't available in seed. You have to buy ...Read Morethe actual plant or possibly a cutting.

Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | June 2003 | positive

A cross between E. alpinum and E. bourgatii, named in 1926 for Hermann Zabel

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