Eryngium tripartitum

Type	Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Upright Taller-Growing Clump, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Blue Flowers (Summer), Grey-silver Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Cultivation notes: Eryngium's like it a sunny warm location with reasonably fertile yet never wet soil. Ideal for a border in full sun. Cut back to ground in autumn and avoid planting where foliage will be drowned by surrounding plants. Flower spikes might need staking.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; 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!