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Eryngium zabelii Big Blue

Sea Holly: Patent PP20636, COPF

A striking plant in the perennial border with electric-blue-coloured flowers, blue stems, and silver foliage.

  • »  Electric-blue flowers on sturdy, blue-coloured stems
  • »  Silvery-blue, thistle-like foliage on intense blue stems
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer
  • »  Flower Size: 10 cm

1gal
$28.53
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:50-75 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Blue
Silver
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue'

Eryngium zabelli is a cross between E. alpinum and E. bourgatii.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue'

Drought tolerant, it grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. It has a taproot, so once established, eryngium does not like to be disturbed. Plants do not spread or produce viable seed.