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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

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) — yucca-like leaves and spherical; this plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Rattlesnake Master presents spherical, image 38

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and supports pollinators in the landscape; thistle-like flower heads

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and supports pollinators in the landscape

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — perennial with green and white blooms; these bloom from July to September, image 74

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — is an intriguing perennial plant native to the tallgrass prairies of central and eastern North America, image 58

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — making it ideal for xeriscaping in US hardiness zones 3 to 9; perennial with green and white blooms, image 86

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Requiring little maintenance; it's excellent for adding structure in naturalistic plantings and prairie restorations

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and supports pollinators in the landscape; thistle-like, image 81

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — green and white flowers in the garden; is an intriguing perennial plant native to the tallgrass, image 73

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — making it ideal for xeriscaping in US hardiness zones 3 to 9; perennial with green and white blooms

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Standing at a stately 4 to 5 feet tall when mature

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — making it ideal for xeriscaping in US hardiness zones 3 to 9

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — thistle-like flowers atop stems reaching 3-4 feet tall; perennial for full or half, image 54

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — yucca-like leaves and spherical; this plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, image 78

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — this plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soils

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — This architectural plant features rosettes of long; making it ideal for xeriscaping in US hardiness, image 52

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — thistle-like flowers atop stems reaching 3-4 feet tall; perennial for full or half, image 79

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — green and white flowers in the garden; is an intriguing perennial plant native to the tallgrass prairies of central

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — attracting a plethora of pollinators including bees; a key feature is its rosette of leathery

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — and seldom bothered by pests or diseases; eryngium yuccifolium, commonly called Rattlesnake Master, is a perennial

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — thistle-like flower heads that are approximately 1 inch in diameter atop sturdy

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — commonly referred to as Rattlesnake Master; requiring little maintenance, image 57

Photographs by 12 contributors

Crazytwoknobs, CC BY 3.0 · source
Michael Gaylard from Horsham, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0 · source
Kurt Stüber [1], CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
sonnia hill, CC BY 2.0 · source
Melissa McMasters from Memphis, CC BY 2.0 · source
Ron Frazier from Bloomington IL, CC BY 2.0 · source
cricketsblog, CC BY 2.0 · source
Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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