General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 3 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Wasps
Bumblebees
Bees
Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights

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Common names
  • Sea Holly
Also sold as:
  • Eryngium x zabelii

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Date: 2023-06-22
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Date: 2023-06-22
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Date: 2014-07-04
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Date: 2014-07-04
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Date: 2012-07-24
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Location: Heighleygate garden centre, Northumberland UK
Date: 2008-06-15

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