Eryngium planum

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Eryngium planum is a perennial. Stem leaves are blue tinted, with three to five lobes or sections. Rounded, 1/2-3/4 in. wide, light blue flower heads are surrounded by narrow blue-green bracts.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green, Silver, White

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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