USDA Zone: 4-9
A terrific selection of Sea Holly, producing especially large heads of steel-blue prickly flowers over a mound of silvery leaves that add texture to the sunny border. Exceptionally good for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants are midsized in habit with strong stems. A versatile plant, fitting well into the border and also useful in containers. Drought tolerant once established. Sea Holly is an easy-care perennial that adapts well to most sunny areas with average to dry soil. Remove old stems to ground level in late fall or early spring.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
70-75 cm
27-29 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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