Eryngium yuccifolium - P11

Description
The Blue eryngo (Eryngium yuccifolium) is an upright perennial with decorative, linear, grey-green leaves. It bears green-white, ball-shaped flowers from July to September. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Blue eryngo is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Blue eryngo are grey-green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Blue eryngo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Eryngium yuccifolium forms ball-shaped, green-white flowers from July.

Use
Container, cutting, solitary, group planting, rock garden