Native - American

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake Master

Plant Type: Native - American

Exposure: Sun Tolerant

Clusters of round, greenish white flower heads June through September on sword shaped, medium green foliage. Distinctive plant is an interesting cut flower. A drought-tolerant Midwest native.

Height

36-48"

Spread

24"

Eryngium yuccifolium Plant Care:

Prefers dry, non fertile, sandy soils. Will flop in overly fertile soil and less than full sun. Taproot makes for poor transplanting.

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Rattlesnake Master 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

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant