Eryngium yuccifolium
rattlesnake-master
Flower Color
Description
An evergreen perennial with sword-shaped, spiny-edged, blue-grey leaves and branched stems bearing small, egg-shaped white flower-heads in late summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds