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Eryngium planum Jade Frost

Flat Sea Holly: Patent PP17370

Pincushion-like, deep blue blooms are showy above blue-green leaves with white margins. The cream edge on the leaf will take on a pinkish tint in cooler weather.

  • »  Deep blue, pincushion-like flowers
  • »  Flowers fade to white as they age
  • »  Smooth, blue-green leaves are edged in cream, a bright addition to the garden
  • »  The cream edge turns to a deep pink as the weather cools
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

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Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green (dark)
• Variegated
• White
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eryngium planum 'Jade Frost'

Grows best in a dry, sandy, well-drained soil, in full sun. Has a large taproot and once established, does not like to be moved. Eryngium may need staking and lose some of their colour if planted in soils that are too fertile or do not have enough sun exposure. Plants do not spread or produce viable seed.