Eryngium tricuspidatum
SEA HOLLY
Apiaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, neutral to alkaline

Tolerances: first line salt wind, heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: late summer to mid autumn

Leaves: dark green; veined silver-grey

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves
 
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Eryngium tricuspidatum
SEA HOLLY
Apiaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, neutral to alkaline

Tolerances: first line salt wind, heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: late summer to mid autumn

Leaves: dark green; veined silver-grey

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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