Eryngium Species, Sea Holly

Eryngiumeburneum

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eryngium (er-RIN-jee-um)
Species
eburneum (eb-URN-ee-um)
Synonym
Eryngium bracteosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lincoln, (258 reports)

Clayton, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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