Eryngium bourgatii

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Eryngium bourgatii

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Kemper Code: H790

Common Name: eryngo
Zone: 5 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Apiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Spain, Pyrenees
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: July - August
Bloom Color: Silver blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry
Maintenance: Low

Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Plant in full sun in dry soils.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Sea holly is grown for its showy silver blue flower heads that are attractive in fresh and dried flower arrangements. Eryngium bourgatii has foliage with white veins that is grayer than most species.

Problems:

No serious known pests or diseases.

Uses:

Sea holly is a lovely addition to the perennial and mixed border.