Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'
Sea Holly
- Spiny, blue flowers heads
- Silver-blue stems and foliage
- Summer bloomer; long lasting flowers
- Compact, dwarf variety
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun, average moisture and well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions including chalky, loamy and sandy soils. Water plants during dry spells initially but once established they are drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent any unwanted self-seeding or leave them for winter interest and seed for birds. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring. Cover plants with mulch or evergreen boughs in winter to protect the roots and crown.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Silver
- Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Eryngium
Common Name: Sea Holly
Upright perennial with a clumping-habit and branched stems. Spiny, thistle-like green to blue-green foliage. Compound, globe-shaped, blue-grey flowers surrounded by a spiky, metallic blue bract. Blooms early to late summer. Great for mixed borders, rock gardens and wildflower gardens. It is an interesting dried flower for arrangements.