Eryngium giganteum (Miss Willmott's Ghost)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Eryngium |
| Species | giganteum |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Robust biennial or short-lived rosette forming perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Heart-shaped basal and spiny stemmed leaves. Cone like umbels of tiny blue flowers. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and informal wildlife gardens. |
| Propagation | Seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in dry, well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Slugs and sails. |
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