Mediterranean Sea Holly 'Picos Amethyst', Bourgati's Eryngo 'Picos Amethyst'
Introducing a bold statement in the landscape, Eryngium bourgatii ‘Picos Amethyst’ (Mediterranean Sea Holly) is a striking addition to the garden or mixed containers for various reasons. Unlike other species, its deeply lobed, dark green foliage, which appears before the flowers, is elegantly marbled with broad silvery white veins, making it very attractive and luminous. In mid-late summer, its branched stems produce extraordinarily eye-catching, cone-like flower-heads with narrow, spiny, amethyst-blue bracts that make wonderful additions to dried flower arrangements. The beautiful texture and unique color of this perennial plant, coupled with its long-lasting flowering, easy care and remarkable qualities as cut flowers make it a favorite of gardeners. Bees and butterflies love them too!
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Apiaceae |
Genus | Eryngium |
Common names | Sea Holly, Mediterranean Sea Holly |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Apiaceae |
Genus | Eryngium |
Common names | Sea Holly, Mediterranean Sea Holly |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Eryngium bourgatii ‘Picos Amethyst’ (Mediterranean Sea Holly) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Eryngium bourgatii ‘Picos Amethyst’ (Mediterranean Sea Holly) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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