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Eryngium zabelii ‘Big Blue’
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Eryngium zabelii ‘Big Blue’
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Eryngium zabelii ‘Big Blue’


Sea Holly

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.205.110


A terrific selection of Sea Holly, producing especially large heads of steel-blue prickly flowers over a mound of silvery leaves that add texture to the sunny border. Exceptionally good for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants are midsized in habit with strong stems. A versatile plant, fitting well into the border and also useful in containers. Drought tolerant once established. Sea Holly is an easy-care perennial that adapts well to most sunny areas with average to dry soil. Remove old stems to ground level in late fall or early spring. Rated to Zone 4 but likely much hardier and worth a try in Zones 2 and 3. USPP#20636: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.

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Eryngium zabelii ‘Big Blue’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Deep Blue
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Dried Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen
Height
   70-75 cm
   27-29 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium