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Eryngium planum
Flat Sea-Holly
| Family |
| Apiaceae |
| Genus |
| Eryngium |
| Species |
| planum |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5-9 |
| Height |
| 90 cm |
| Spread |
| 45 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Habitat |
| Central and southeast Europe to central Asia. |
| Leaf Description |
| Evergreen, oblong, toothed, heart shaped, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Round umbels with blue flowers and blue-green bracts on bright blue stems. Seed heads are attractive, so leave on plant for the autumn garden. |
| Propagation |
| Sow fresh seed in containers with germination in 1-2 weeks at 65-75°F (18-23°C). |
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