Re: Eryngium
Anelle Kloski wrote:
>
> I just found the most gorgeous plant in a gallon size: was labelled
> Eryngium planum. When I looked it up, I read about a plant called
> Eryngium alpinum, which sounds like the one I have. Does anyone know if
> these are the same plant?
>
> It has spiky bracts, leaves and stems as well as conical flowerheads,
> all suffused with a soft purplish blue. It is about 24" tall now, and
> would be lovely in a mass planting. Can anyone tell me about the
> conditions it likes? Does the color last all season? I am tempted to go
> back and get more plants of this.
>
> Anelle, Z7, N. California forest at 3000'.
>
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Alpinum and planum are different. Close, but they are different.
They like hot, full sun exposure. Poor soil. They are drought
tolerant, but will wilt if overdone.
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