Eryngium
planum
Blue Hobbit
Dwarf Sea Holly
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Short 12" (Plant 8-10" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun
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Zones:
4-8
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Soil Condition:
Normal
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Flower Color / Accent:
Blue /
Blue
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Completely engulfed in steel blue thistle-like flowers in midsummer Eryngium Blue Hobbit will add texture to bouquets, borders, and containers. Foliage is deeply toothed and blue-green. Hardy and long lived.
Features to Note:
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Good for Dried Flowers
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Attracts Butterflies
- Hot Dry site tolerant
- Seaside/Salt tolerant
- Deer Resistant
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Eryngium are thistle-like flowers that blanket spiny foliage. Great for cut flowers, also dry beautifully. Salt tolerant.
Plant Care:
Loves a sandy, well drained site - tolerates drought and neglect in hot dry spells. Cut down flower stems to prevent seeding or let it fill in a difficult spot. A long taproot makes it difficult to move or divide this plant, but can be done in spring if necessary. Plants will be slow to recover.
