Eryngium
Sea Holly
From its leathery lobed leaves to the spiny decorative bracts that host the flower, the dynamic Sea Holly has a sense of movement that is up and out. Excellent in fresh or dried arrangements, the flowers are borne on tall branching stems, and the terminal blooms hold their color while lateral flowers develop, until the entire stem is covered with mature blossoms. Eryngiums love sharp-draining soil in the open sun, and are an arresting addition to the mixed border, especially when planted amidst Rudbeckia, Achillea and grasses.
Eryngium planum ‘Blue Hobbit’ (P-0257)
Each 10.75
Though this adorable Sea Holly is brimming with cuteness and blue in a big way, its trim globular mound stays small. A dwarf compact rosette of toothed, thick dark green leaves unleashes stiff silver-blue stems and egg-shaped spiny purplish blue heads that appear in wondrous droves all summer long. True to its name and tenacious to boot, ‘Blue Hobbit’s diminutive bearing can be easily tucked into tight spots such as patio pots, between steps or atop stone walls.
Blooms June–September
Size: 8" – 12" high x 10" – 12" wide.
Hardy to zone 4.
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Other selections in this genus:
- Eryngium agavifolium
- Eryngium alpinum
- Eryngium amethystinum
- Eryngium ‘Big Blue’
- Eryngium ‘Blue Jackpot’
- Eryngium bourgatii
- Eryngium giganteum
- Eryngium planum ‘Blaukappe’
- Eryngium planum ‘Blue Glitter’
- Eryngium planum ‘Silver Salentino’
- Eryngium planum ‘White Glitter’
- Eryngium proteiflorum
- Eryngium ‘Sapphire Blue’
- Eryngium variifolium
- Eryngium yuccifolium
- Eryngium x zabelii ‘Donard Variety’
- Eryngium x zabelii ‘Jos Eijking’
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