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Eryngium, Sea Holly 'Blue Glitter'

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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Category

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Bronze

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Lindenwood, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Warren, Ohio

Sherwood, Oregon

Erie, Pennsylvania

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