ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst'

Deciduous - dark green veined basal leaves to 7cm (3in) long appear before the flowers

Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purple amethyst

Height - 50cm (20in)

Spread - 30cm (12in)

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump-forming, taprooted herbaceous perennial. Deeply-cut bracts to 6cm (2½in) long surround flowers in cylindrical umbels 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Full sun - protect from winter wet.

Additional Features - Good to know - thistle-like plant ideal for a gravel bed. Wildlife plant - butterflies.

Pests & Diseases - root rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew.

Place of origin - Spain (Pyrenees)

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil

Wildlife - Bee friendly

Butterfly friendly

Rabbit Resistant