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

Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eryngium (er-RIN-jee-um)
Species: alpinum (AL-pin-um)
Cultivar: Blue Lace

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

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

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

Seed Collecting