Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit' (Sea Holly)

Blue Eryngo 'Blue Hobbit', Flat Sea Holly 'Blue Hobbit', Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit', Sea Holly 'Blue Hobbit'

Adorable yet prickly thistle-like flowers in summer and deeply toothed foliage provide amazing texture in stunning shades of blue. Although quite small at 8-12" tall, it still provides the same contrasting texture and intense color as its larger cousins making it perfect for a rockery or container. Prefers very well-drained or dry sandy soil. Drought tolerant and tolerant of salt spray

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread6" - 12" (in)
Spacing 6 in - 12 in
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit' (Sea Holly) | Blue Eryngo 'Blue Hobbit', Flat Sea Holly 'Blue Hobbit', Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit', Sea Holly 'Blue Hobbit' || Adorable yet prickly thistle-like flowers in summer and deeply toothed foliage provide amazing texture in stunning shades of blue. Although quite small at 8-12" tall, it still provides the same contrasting texture and intense color as its larger cousins making it perfect for a rockery or container. Prefers very well-drained or dry sandy soil. Drought tolerant and tolerant of salt spray
Full Sun, Summer, Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
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