Perennials: Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Star'
Botanical name: Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Star'
Common name: Sea Holly, 'Blue Star'
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Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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Zones: | 5a thru 10b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
butterfly attracting, bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Perennials: Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Star'"
Sea Holly 'Blue Star' is considered to be the best of all in the genus. A large-flowered species from Europe, 'Blue Star' is of a deeper blue than the species. It is identical in other respects. It has a low mound of heart-shaped leaves. Flower stems are long, topped with large flowers. Hardy and easy to grow.