Big Blue Sea Holly
Eryngium X Zabelii 'Big Blue'
Overview
Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' is a striking perennial that features vibrant, steel-blue flowers and spiny, sea-green foliage. Growing to a height of 24-30 inches with a spread of 8-12 inches, this drought-tolerant plant adds texture and color to sunny borders. Blooming from mid to late summer, its unique flower heads attract pollinators while deterring deer. Hardy in zones 4-9, 'Big Blue' delivers bold contrast in various garden settings.

Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 2–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 2–3 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1.5–2.5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
- Climate
- Temperate
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