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Eryngium, Sea Holly 'Blue Hobbit'

Eryngiumplanum

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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

planum (PLAN-um)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Silver/Gray

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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jrtinker

Palmer, AK (Zone 3b) | September 2010 | positive

Great plant. Seed germinates at 40F. Plant bloomed 1st year from seed sown in December and stratified, pulled to room temp in February. H...Read Moreas survived 4 Alaskan winters so far.

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