Alpine eryngo 'Blue Star' Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Star'

ABOUT
'Blue Star' is an herbaceous perennial, to around 70cm in height, with silver-blue, cone-shaped flower umbels above whorls of spiny, basal bracts, supported by strong, grey-blue stems
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Apiaceae
Synonyms
alpine eryngo 'Blue Star'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Although you can cut back flower stems after flowering the seedheads are a very attractive feature so are usually left over winter
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Gravel Garden Wildlife Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe
Pests
Can get leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews and root rot
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