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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 3–8
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Eryngium yuccifolium, commonly called Rattlesnake Master, is a perennial native to North American prairies

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

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Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Requiring little maintenance; it's excellent for adding structure in naturalistic plantings and prairie, image 71
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — perennial with green and white blooms; these bloom from July to September, image 74
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Eryngium yuccifolium, commonly called Rattlesnake Master, is a perennial native to North American, image 76
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — perennial for full or half; and seldom bothered by pests or diseases, image 75
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor, image 80
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) — commonly referred to as Rattlesnake Master; requiring little maintenance, image 82
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) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds unique texture and supports pollinators in the landscape; thistle-like, image 81
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) — 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) — A key feature is its rosette of leathery; sword-like leaves that can grow up to 3 feet long and, image 84
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) — is an intriguing perennial plant native to the tallgrass prairies of central and eastern North America, image 83
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — sword-like leaves that can grow up to 3 feet long and resemble those of the yucca plant; and other, image 85

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