Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

Sea Holly


Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses

  • Silver blue stems
  • Masses of small shimmery blue pincushion type flowers
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Garden
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in full sun and very well-drained soil.  Avoid overwatering.  Spreads to a small patch.


Height: 36-40 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Mass Planting
  • Container
  • Focal Point
  • Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Blue
  • Silver

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained