Alpine Sea holly: ( Amethyst )


Family:   
Apiaceae       

Botanical Name:   
Eryngium alpinum ( e-rinŽji-um    al-pin Žum )

Soil:   
Average, well-drained.

PH level:   
7.0    

Flower:   
June / July        Photo
      
Color:    Blue       

Height:   
2'

Spread:   
18"

Pests:   
Root rot, slugs, snails, & powdery mildew.

Light:   
Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.

Water:   
Dry.

Propagation:   
Seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe.

BACK     1996 

 

 

Sea holly: ( Sapphire Blue )


Family:   
Apiaceae       

Botanical Name:   
Eryngium Hybrid ( e-rinŽji-um  )

Soil:   
Average, well-drained.

PH level:   
7.5    

Flower:   
June / July        Photo
      
Color:   
Blue         

Height:   
15"

Spread:   
3'

Pests:   
Root rot, slugs, snails, & powdery mildew.

Light:   
Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.

Water:   
Dry.

Propagation:   
Seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe.

BACK     2004