Blue Eryngo
Blue Eryngo
Eryngium planum
Eryngium planum
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- Eryngium planum with unique metallic flower heads for a striking ornamental value.
- Rare perennial that comes back year after year and is easy to maintain.
- Attractive to bees and butterflies for a blooming garden liveliness.
- Long-lasting summer bloom from June to August for color in the border.
- Drought-tolerant and perfect as a border accent in prairie and bee meadows.
Eryngium planum Blue Eryngo is a striking perennial with metallic blue, cone-shaped flower heads and silvery foliage. This sun-loving plant forms a compact clump and adds a cool, architectural accent to borders and beds.
Its sturdy stems rise boldly, offering long-lasting blue blooms from midsummer. The plant’s sculptural silhouette provides texture and contrast among greens and flowering perennials.
Ideal for sun-drenched borders, rock gardens or mixed beds, it pairs well with grasses and other perennials for a vibrant, architectural display.
Care and Watering
Eryngium planum thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Water sparingly once established and avoid waterlogged roots; drought tolerance improves with age.
Maintenance
Remove faded blooms, trim back lightly in spring, and divide every few years to keep vigor. Mulch lightly to retain moisture without keeping the crown damp.
Location
Plant in a sunny border or rockery with sandy, gritty soil. Ensure excellent drainage and space to prevent crowding and rot.
Tips
Use companions like lavender or grasses, stake tall stems if needed, and avoid rich fertilizers; they prefer lean soil.
Flat-leaved eryngo adds a striking, sculptural element to borders and prairie plantings. With its steel-blue color and striking forms, this perennial creates an ornamental value that brings calm and structure.
Perfect for those seeking a long-lasting color accent and attractive to butterflies and bees, giving every garden a living, artistic appearance.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 6 a 9 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Rotting plant., Ground cover., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Blue |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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