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Sea Holly

Eryngium planum

Drought-tolerant perennial with steel-blue thistle-like flower heads for fresh and dried work.

PerennialFull sunZone 3-8
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Days to maturity

365 days

Days to germ.

7–10 days

Spacing

18–24 in

Height

40–46 in

Sun

Sun

How we grow it

Germination

Days to germ.
7–10 d
Depth
0 in

Culture

Days to maturity
365 d
Spacing
18–24 in
Height
40–46 in
Sun
Sun
Frost
tender

Harvest

Handling
Fresh or dried: Cut when the entire flower head and bracts turn blue or white, depending on the cultivar. Can be hung to air dry, or dry in desiccant to preserve more color.

Varieties

1 variety on record