Eryngium, Alpine Eryngo, Alpine Sea Holly 'Amethyst'

I have just planted this form of sea holly this spring (04) after obtaining bare root plants from an online nursery. I planted in rich w...Read Moreell drained soil in full sun in a variety of locations, as the 3 "roots" I received had lots of babies attached. Even though we had one of the rainiest summers on record (some months topped 7"), it appears all the plants have come through healthy. I was told that they should flower the second year after planting. I plan on growing these for use in dried arrangements. The flowers look stunning and I'm eagerly awaiting next summer!

I love this drought-tolerant plant. However, my understanding (and experience in moving one) is that this plant has a tap-root, which wo...Read Moreuld make it almost impossible to successfully divide. It will occasionally "make babies" which can be successfully transplanted if young enough, and care is taken to not damage the tap-root.