Eryngium x tripartitum
SEA HOLLY
Apiaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, neutral to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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

Uses: mass planting, accents, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Eryngium x tripartitum
SEA HOLLY
Apiaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, neutral to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: late summer to mid autumn

Leaves: grey-green; veined silver-grey

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

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

Uses: mass planting, accents, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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