Eryngium yuccifolium - P9

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

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

Leaves
High ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Blue eryngo are grey-green and 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 plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Eryngium yuccifolium produces spherical, green-and-white flowers from July onwards.

Use
tub, cut, solitary, group planting, rock garden