Eryngium giganteum

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Miss Willmott's Ghost

 
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

This short-lived perennial will grow 3-4' high and has sturdy branches with blue/green flowers on a silver ruff. As summer approaches, the entire plant will turn to an ivory color.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Biennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver, White

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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