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 bourgatii ‘Lapis Blue’ (P-2334)
Each 14.00
Staging a spectacular cerulean extravaganza, thimble-like smoky blue blooms plus iridescent steel-blue bracts roost aloft staunch, branched purplish indigo stems. ‘Lapis Blue’s dashing compact basal clump of fine-cut prickle-edged green and white marbled leaves grounds the pollen-laden blooms that unfurl all summer, and when spent provide bird-friendly seed heads. Undaunted by lean poor soil, this mostly evergreen stalwart can be added to gravel gardens, free-draining mixed borders, water-wise plantings and coastal landscapes. Pepper amid Agapanthus ‘Black Buddha’, Echinops ‘Taplow Blue’ and Lavandula ‘Imperial Gem’ for a memorable blue blast.
Blooms July–September
Size: 18" high x 18" wide.
Hardy to zone 5.
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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 ‘Blue Hobbit’
- 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’
