Eryngium giganteum

Apiaceae

Miss Willmott's Ghost

Short-lived, clump-forming herbaceous perennial approx 1m high by .75m wide. Leaves are heart-shaped, basal and mid-green. Flowers are blue or pale green and thistle-like, surrounded by silver bracts.

Uses

Ornamental perennial suitable for garden beds and cottage gardens.

Culture

Requires full sun and prefers a temperate climate and well-drained soil. Tolerates frost. Propagate by seed or by root cuttings in winter.

Propagation

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Plant Health

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More info

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