Common Name(s): Alpine Sea Holly Botanical Name: Eryngium alpinus Type: Herbaceous Perennial Hardiness: Zones 4 to 9 Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Water Requirements: Low Bloom Color(s): Metallic blue Bloom Period: Summer to fall Height: 24 to 30 inches Spacing: 24 inches Features: Showy blooms, heat and drought tolerant Precautions: None known Description: E. alpinum is a compact yet extremely showy Sea Holly variety which produces stunning metallic blue stems topped by prominently spiked blooms from summer into fall. The soft bristle-covered blooms harden with maturity and are excellent for both fresh and dried arrangements. The brilliant blue color is most intense in areas with cool summers. Uses/Culture: Mixed beds and borders, specimen planting, cut flower arrangements. Plants perform best in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Sea Holly prefers a light and well-drained soil. Germination Requirements: Germination occurs in 30-60 days following a 4-6 week period of cold stratification. Fall sow direct, to a cold frame or unheated greenhouse for germination in the spring. Germination can be slow and erratic; do not discard prematurely.

• Seeds per packet: 10

Seeds per packet: 10