Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'

Also called Flat Sea Holly

Strong stems with numerous prickly steel-blue flowers clustered on one branch
Flowers are much smaller than the common sea holly
Smooth leaves are dark green, deeply toothed, and stay very low and compact
Bloom Time: July to September

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Blue

HEIGHT:
20-30 cm

SPREAD:
20-30 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a dry, sandy, well-drained soil, in full sun. Has a large taproot and once established, does not like to be moved. Eryngium may need staking and lose some of their colour if planted in soils that are too fertile or shady.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Dwarf
Compact

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging