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Rattlesnake Master

Eryngium Yuccifolium

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Overview

Eryngium yuccifolium, commonly called Rattlesnake Master, is a perennial native to North American prairies. This architectural plant features rosettes of long, yucca-like leaves and spherical, thistle-like flowers atop stems reaching 3-4 feet tall. Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soils. Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and supports pollinators in the landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soils; commonly
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and supports pollinators in the landscape; thistle-like, image 56Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — thistle-like flowers atop stems reaching 3-4 feet tallRattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — attracting a plethora of pollinators including beesRattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Rattlesnake Master presents spherical, image 63Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — and other beneficial insects.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of soil conditions; attracting a plethora of pollinatorsRattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — It's excellent for adding structure in naturalistic plantings and prairie restorations+100

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

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Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soils; commonly
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and supports pollinators in the landscape; thistle-like, image 56
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — thistle-like flowers atop stems reaching 3-4 feet tall
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — attracting a plethora of pollinators including bees
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Rattlesnake Master presents spherical, image 63
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — and other beneficial insects.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of soil conditions; attracting a plethora of pollinators
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — It's excellent for adding structure in naturalistic plantings and prairie restorations
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Eryngium yuccifolium, commonly called Rattlesnake Master, is a perennial native to North American, image 26
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — and seldom bothered by pests or diseases
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — perennial for full or half
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — A key feature is its rosette of leathery; sword-like leaves that can grow up to 3 feet long and, image 59
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Rattlesnake Master presents spherical
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — and seldom bothered by pests or diseases; eryngium yuccifolium, commonly called Rattlesnake Master, is, image 72
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — This architectural plant features rosettes of long; making it ideal for xeriscaping in US hardiness, image 77
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — commonly referred to as Rattlesnake Master; requiring little maintenance
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — perennial for full or half; and seldom bothered by pests or diseases
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Standing at a stately 4 to 5 feet tall when mature; ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and, image 62
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Requiring little maintenance
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor, image 55
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — These bloom from July to September; this architectural plant features rosettes of long, image 65
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Standing at a stately 4 to 5 feet tall when mature; ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and, image 87
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — thistle-like flowers atop stems reaching 3-4 feet tall; perennial for full or half
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — commonly referred to as Rattlesnake Master; requiring little maintenance, image 82
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — perennial with green and white blooms
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