Sea Holly

Sea holly is a perennial flower grown for its amazingly geometrical flowers. The shimmery blue flowers are composed of a cone surrounded by a ring of stiff, narrow bracts. The leaves grow as a basal rosette of heart-shaped leaves.

After flowering, the seedhead forms a round, textured ball, adding extra interest to the landscape.

Sea Holly

Sea holly is a perennial flower grown for its amazingly geometrical flowers. The shimmery blue flowers are composed of a cone surrounded by a ring of stiff, narrow bracts. The leaves grow as a basal rosette of heart-shaped leaves.

After flowering, the seedhead forms a round, textured ball, adding extra interest to the landscape.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'

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Pronunciation

er-RIN-jee-um PLAN-um

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Mature Height

15 to 24 in.

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Mature Spread

10 to 15 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

blue

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Bloom time

summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Europe

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,500 ft.

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