Plant name: Eryngium Planum
Other name: Sea holly, flat-leaved eryngo
Category: Compact perennial
Plant family: Apiaceae
Light preference: Full sun
Soil preference: Loam, sand, chalk; acid, alkaline, neutral; well-drained
Size:
- 0.1-0.5 metres height
- 0.1-0.5 metres spread
Flowering month: July - Aug
Description:
Eryngiums make a striking addition to dry, sunny borders and gravel gardens. They have thistle-like flowers, made up of tiny flowers packed together in a tight cluster, surrounded by a ruff of spiny bracts. The flowerheads last well when cut and can also be dried.
Care:
For best results grow Eryngium planum in free-draining soil, in a sunny position. Protect from excessive winter wet.
