Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'
Sea Holly
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Spiny, blue flowers heads
- Silver-blue stems and foliage
- Summer bloomer; long lasting flowers
- Compact, dwarf variety
Border or Bed
Container
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil and full sun Thrives in hot, dry location Low maintenance plant, does not transplant well - best left undisturbed once established
Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 6-12 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:
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Silver
- Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Eryngium
Common Name: Sea Holly
Upright perennial with a clumping-habit and branched stems. Spiny, thistle-like green to blue-green foliage. Compound, globe-shaped, blue-grey flowers surrounded by a spiky, metallic blue bract. Blooms early to late summer. Great for mixed borders, rock gardens and wildflower gardens. It is an interesting dried flower for arrangements.