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Eryngium, Alpine Eryngo, Alpine Sea Holly 'Blue Lace'

Eryngiumalpinum

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Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Eryngium (er-RIN-jee-um)
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Species
alpinum (AL-pin-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Monticello, Iowa

North Tonawanda, New York

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starting2luvz4
Monticello, IA | February 2009 | positive

From Select Seed packet:

Seed sowing: Depth: Very Light cover
Flat temp: 70F for 3 weeks, then 40 F, 4-6 weeks
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