ERYNGIUM agavifolium
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ERYNGIUM agavifolium
Commonly known as Eryngo, Sea holly
Grows up to 6 feet with tall thistle-like flowering heads
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
root rot, slugs, snails and powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Argentina -
EvergreenProminently-toothed, sword-shaped, deep-green basal leaves 40-75cm (16-30in) long.
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Blue
Pale blue -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1-2m (3-6½ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousRosette forming perennial. Flowers 5cm (2in) long with entire or spiny-toothed bracts.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1-2m (3-6½ft)
60cm (24in)
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