Eryngium alpinum

Common Names:
Alpine Sea Holly

Classification:
Perennials

Origin:

Europe

Sun/Water Requirements:

Partial/Full sun.
No specific water requirements.
Provider Notes: "Plant in full sun and well-drained soil."

Climate / Hardiness Zones:

Zone 4 to Zone 7

Growth:

Range: Grows to 2'.

Flowers:

Colors: Blue, White
Season(s): Summer

Provider notes: "The flower head is oblong like a pineapple and one of the bluest of the sea hollies.Twelve to 18 finely divided, rather soft involucre bracts prominently extend from the flower head and give this species its marvelous ornamental value.The flower and associated involucre look like exploding fireworks.The involucre of immature flowers are almost white, then become bluer with age.For flower power, this is the best species.It is a popular cut flower and lasts for at least 2 weeks in water."

Foliage:

Provider notes: "The slightly toothed basal leaves are heart shaped while the upper leaves are 3-lobed or palmately divided."

Landscape Value:

Can be used as an ornamental plant.

Provider notes: "Twelve to 18 finely divided, rather soft involucre bracts prominently extend from the flower head and give this species its marvelous ornamental value."

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