Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'
Overview
Uses: Perennial flowering plant
Benefits: Extremely drought resistant! Perfect for a wide variety of climates including highlands and deserts! Easy to take care of. Grows thistle-covered, beautiful, vivid blue bracts that are wonderful for drying! Attracts bees and pollinators. Salt resistant!
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Sun: Full
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 24" - 36"
Mature Width: 12" - 18"
Bloom Season: June through September
Summary
The dry climate perennial that's perfect fresh or preserved!
Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'—commonly referred to Blue Glitter Sea Holly, and Eryngium Blue Glitter—is a semi-compact perennial that's best known for its lovely blue, thistle-covered bracts that are incredibly well suited for both fresh floral arrangements, and drying and preservation!
These spiny blue flowers provide gorgeous color to your garden from summer through fall, and are known to retain their unique colors even after they are dried (everlasting). They're also especially eye-catching and long-lasting freshly cut flowers!
Eryngium 'Blue Glitter' is known for profuse summer flowers consisting of various shades of blues with gray accents. Such floral displays are accented with attractive, contrasting shades of green foliage.
Attracts butterflies, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators!
Salt and drought tolerant! Extremely tolerant of poor quality soil (with the exception of clay heavy soil mixtures).
Care
Blue Glitter Sea Holly Care
Grows best in full sun.
Fertilize as required, especially if planted in poor soil.
Keep its soil moist during establishment, but not wet. Irrigate during establishment, and during periods of drought. Does best with infrequent, soaking waterings and otherwise dry soil (after established).
May require staking, especially in areas prone to high winds.
Grows best in fast-draining soil! Does not typically require high quality soil.
Size
Size of Blue Glitter Sea Holly for Sale Online
The Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter' that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.
Size of Blue Glitter Sea Holly When Fully Grown
Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter' typically grows to a height of 24" - 36" and a width of 12" - 18".
Additional Information
Common Names of Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'
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Blue Glitter Sea Holly
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Sea Holly 'Blue Glitter'
Toxicity and Risks of Sea Holly 'Blue Glitter'
We were unable to find any information that would suggest Eryngium planum is considered toxic to people or pets.
