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Eryngium giganteum
Miss Willmott's Ghost
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum
Description
This short-lived perennial will grow 3'-4' high and has sturdy branches with blue green flowers on a silver ruff. As summer approaches, the entire plant will turn to an ivory color.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.