BOTANICAL: Eryngium alpinum

PRONOUNCED: er-RIN-jee-um al-PIN-um

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COMMON: Sea holly BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Mid-July to September 18" - 2 ft. x equal spread Sun 4 - 9 July - Metallic blue COMMENTS: Its plumed, amethyst-blue flowers with pincushion centers are unique and very long lasting and equally long-lasting in the vase. The serrated, prickly foliage is blue-green. Any part of the plant can be dried for decorative use indoors. Provide a moderately dry, light, rich, sandy soil. Once established, this plant does not like to be disturbed.