Eryngium Species, Baldwin's Eryngo

Eryngiumbaldwinii

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eryngium (er-RIN-jee-um)
Species
baldwinii (bald-WIN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Eryngium cervantesii
Eryngium filiforme
Klonion gracile
Klonion tenuifolium
Strebanthus auriculatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Brooksville, Florida

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Brooksville, FL | April 2013 | positive

It was with great pleasure we found out this plant is a FL native growing in our so-called turf areas, often in 'dampish' to soggy parts....Read More

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