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Eryngium zabelii Big Blue

Sea Holly: Patent PP20636, COPF

A striking plant in the perennial border with electric-blue-coloured flowers, blue stems, and silver foliage.

  • »  Electric-blue flowers on sturdy, blue-coloured stems
  • »  Silvery-blue, thistle-like foliage on intense blue stems
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer
  • »  Flower Size: 10 cm

1gal
$28.53
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:50-75 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Silver
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue'

Eryngium zabelli is a cross between E. alpinum and E. bourgatii.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue'

Drought tolerant, it grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. It has a taproot, so once established, eryngium does not like to be disturbed. Plants do not spread or produce viable seed.