Eryngium giganteum |
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Miss Willmott's Ghost |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Biennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Silver, White
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.