Eryngium Species, Leavenworth's Eryngo, Sea Holly, Purple Button-Willow
Eryngiumleavenworthii

Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eryngium (er-RIN-jee-um)
Species: leavenworthii (lev-en-WER-thee-eye)

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Bronze

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds