Perennial
Eryngium 'Big Blue'
Sea Holly
Plant Type: Perennial
Exposure: Sun Tolerant  
Iridescent 4" blue flower. Blue stems and silver foliage. Spectacular long-lasting cut flower.
 
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 Height24-30" |  | 
 Spread24-30" |  |  | 
Eryngium 'Big Blue' Plant Care:
Prefers dry, non fertile, sandy soils. Will flop in overly fertile soil and less than full sun. Taproot makes for poor transplanting.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)
Sea Holly Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
 
Mid Season (May - June)
 
 
Late Season (July - frost)
 
 
 
Soil Moisture Needs
 
Average
 
 
Moderate
 
 
 
Special Benefits
 
Cut Flower / or Foliage
 
 
Dried Flower
 
 
 
Nature Attraction
 
Butterflies
 
 
 
Critter Resistance
 
Deer Resistant