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Sea Holly 'Purple Sheen'
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Sea Holly 'Purple Sheen'

Eryngium leavenworthii
SKU #S2075
$5.95
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
25
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Violet-purple prickly flower heads with a metallic sheen
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in.
Sprout Time:
12-20 days
Seed To Bloom:
6-7 months
Starting Indoors:
Recommended. Sow in pots in late winter with a light cover of vermiculite and keep at 65-75°F. If no germination after three weeks stratify by chilling in refrigerator for 3 weeks then bring back into warm.
Starting Outdoors:
Not recommended.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Drought-tolerant, water to establish, then water only during prolonged dry spells,
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
Fertilizer:
Incorporate an inch of compost in poor soils.
Diseases & Pests:
No significant pests or diseases. Avoid problems by siting in sharply-drained soils.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers are fully open. Wear gloves to protect from spines.