
Eryngium aquaticum var. ravenelii
Item #: 13008
Zones: 4a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 30" tall
Culture: Sun to Part Sun
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?

Eryngium venustum
Item #: 4936
Zones: 7a to 10b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 18" tall
Culture: Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?

Eryngium yuccifolium 'Kershaw Blue'
Item #: 6588
Zones: 4a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 54" tall
Culture: Sun to Part Sun
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?
More Information About Eryngium
The genus Eryngium contains around 250 species with a worldwide distribution. Although you might never guess based on its appearance, Eryngium is related to the carrot (family Apiaceae).
The common name, sea holly, refers to Eryngium maritinum, a coastal species whose leaves are holly-shaped. While there are many annuals and biennials in the genus Eryngium, we have chosen primarily the longer-lived species which are prized for their interesting foliage and alien-like flowers.
Although beautiful, eryngium are not friendly plants. The leaves, bracts and flower petals are all covered with spines. If you are brave enough to cut one, eryngium flowers look wonderful in a vase. Eryngium prefers full sun and a warm site. Most of the eryngium species we offer require dry, well-drained planting sites. Eryngium resent being disturbed once established, so try not to cultivate the soil too close to them.