This striking perennial delivers stunning steel-blue, thistle-like blooms perfect for fresh or dried arrangements. Its architectural flowers shine in sunny borders and rock gardens, while the hardy plant tolerates division every few years for easy propagation. A versatile choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, long-lasting colour and texture.
Details
Botanical Name
Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue'
Common Name
Big Blue Sea Holly
Hardiness Zone
- 3
Appearance
Max Height
32 inches
Max Spread
20 inches
Plant Form
- Mounded
Foliage Colour
- Blue
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Blue
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Early to Mid Summer
Moisture
Dry to Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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