Eryngium bourgatii (Mediterranean Sea Holly)
Botanical Information
Family | Apiaceae |
Genus | Eryngium |
Species | bourgatii |
Category | Perennials |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
Height | 45-60 cm |
Spread | 38-45 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Bushy. |
Landscape | Flower border, flower bed. |
Propagation | Propagate by root cuttings in late winter. |
Cultivation | Grow in dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile. |
Pests | Susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms. |