Eryngium exemum

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Blue Flowers (Summer), Grey-blue Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Common Missspellings: Eryngeum, Eringeum, Erringium
Eryngium exemum
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