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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.205.130 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Eryngium bourgatii |
| Common name : Mediterranean Sea Holly |
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| Native to areas around the Mediterranean, this Sea Holly is a good choice for dry and sunny parts of the garden. It forms a low mound of unusual thistly-looking dark green leaves, heavily veined in silver. Taller stems appear in summer, holding branching heads of prickly blue flowers that are good for cutting or drying. Midsized, perfect for the border or in mixed containers.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Silver
Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
45-50 cm
18-20 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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