Plant Overview
A striking architectural plant with green foliage, marbled with silver. Blue and silver spiky flowers during the summer. Often used for cut flower displays and adds winter interest to borders if the flower spikes are left on.
A useful plant for pollinators and birds love the seeds in winter.
Introduced in 1997.
Eryngiums make a striking addition to dry, sunny borders and gravel gardens. They have thistle-like flowers, made up of tiny flowers packed together in a tight cluster, surrounded by a ruff of spiny bracts.
The flower heads are long lasting when cut and can also be dried.
Height and Spread: 45cm x 65cm
Common name(s): Moroccan Sea Holly, Marble Leaf Eryngium
