Eryngium bourgatii (Mediterranean Sea Holly)


Botanical Information

FamilyApiaceae
GenusEryngium
Speciesbourgatii
CategoryPerennials
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-10)
Temperature (°F)5 - 14
Height45-60 cm
Spread38-45 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBushy.
LandscapeFlower border, flower bed.
PropagationPropagate by root cuttings in late winter.
CultivationGrow in dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile.
PestsSusceptible to leaf and bud eelworms.

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