Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'

Common Name: Sea Holly

Sea Holly is adored by florists for its unique and long lasting, purplish blue, spiny flowers which add interesting color and texture to bouquets. They are produced on silvery blue stems and just above the basal rosette of blue-green, deeply toothed, smooth textured leaves.

'Blue Hobbit' is the first genetically produced dwarf Eryngium, standing only 8-12" tall in full bloom. The numerous flowers completely cover the foliage in midsummer.

Its compact habit makes this plant the perfect size for combination containers or the front of the landscape.

This species of Eryngium is one of the hardiest and it has proven to be a reliable, long-lived perennial.

Height:

2.0-4.0 Inches

Spread:

8.0-10.0 Inches

Scape Height:

8.0-12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple-blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Salt Tolerant Small Miniature

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Grow this plant in full sun and very well-drained soil. Eryngium does not like to be overwatered. It spreads to form a small patch and tends to spread more quickly in light soil. The flower color tends to be more intense in higher temperatures.

Characteristics