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Eryngium alpinum (Sea Holly)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000777



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Eryngium
Species: Eryngium alpinum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bedding
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
  • Silver
Leaf Shape edit
  • Cordate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
  • White
  • Grey
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Droopy (10087) wrote on Apr 11 2009
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Planted in semi-dry conditions in full sun brings out the lovely silver-blue bloom-colour best.

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