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Blue Glitter Sea Holly

Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter'

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Overview

The Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter' is a striking perennial, featuring brilliant metallic-blue flower heads above a ruff of spiky, silvery-blue leaves. Thriving in full sun, this hardy plant grows to a height of 2-3 feet and spreads up to 1 foot wide, adding texture and color to borders and rock gardens. Drought tolerant and loved by pollinators, it's a low-maintenance choice suitable for zones 5-9. Ideal for cutting and drying.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — adding texture and color to borders and rock gardens
Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — The Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter' is a striking perennialBlue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — this hardy plant grows to a height of 2-3 feet and spreads up to 1 foot wideBlue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — featuring brilliant metallic-blue flower heads above a ruff of spikyBlue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — Drought tolerant and loved by pollinators, it's a low-maintenance choice suitable for zones 5-9

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — adding texture and color to borders and rock gardens
Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — The Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter' is a striking perennial
Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — this hardy plant grows to a height of 2-3 feet and spreads up to 1 foot wide
Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — featuring brilliant metallic-blue flower heads above a ruff of spiky
Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium Planum 'Blue Glitter') — Drought tolerant and loved by pollinators, it's a low-maintenance choice suitable for zones 5-9
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