sea holly ‘Big Blue’
Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’ (sea holly ‘Big Blue’)
Botanical Name | Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’ |
Common Name | sea holly ‘Big Blue’ |
Family | Apiaceae |
USDA Zone | 5 thru 9 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |
Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall, winter |
Height and Spread | 1.5-2ft x 1.5-2ft (45-60cm x 45-60cm) |
Flower Color | Iridescent Blue |
Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Cultivated form of a Plant Native to Europe and Asia |
Location in Lurie Garden | Northwest Light Plate, Southeast Light Plate |
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