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Eryngium planum Blue Glitter

Blue Glitter Sea Holly

  • »  Interesting foliage and flower
  • »  Salt tolerant
  • »  Great cut flowers

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Eryngium planum, commonly called sea holly, is a coarse, clump-forming perennial that features a summer bloom of steel-blue, thistle-like flower heads on branched stems rising from a rosette of dark green basal leaves. Excellent selection for sun-baked areas of the landscape. Beds and borders. Effective as a single specimen or in groupings.

Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Great Foliage
Maintenance and Care
Heat Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Flower Color
Blue
Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Dry Soil
Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eryngium planum Blue Glitter

Easily grown in dry, sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor soils. Tall plants may sprawl, particularly if grown in overly fertile soils or in anything less than full sun.