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Eryngium, Alpine Eryngo, Alpine Sea Holly 'Superbum'

Eryngiumalpinum

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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

alpinum (AL-pin-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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lmelling

Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Is said to be more vigorous than the species.

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