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Eryngium yuccifolium


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Origin:  South and East United States.
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Eryngium
Species
yuccifolium
Category
Perennials
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-40 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-40 - 20
Height
1 - 1.5 m
Spread
0.5 - 1 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Cultivation
Grows in well-drained, dry to moist soil in full sunlight. Can tolerate sandy soils.
Pests
Slugs, snails and powdery mildews.
Habitat
Central and eastern North America
Leaf Description
Linear leaves 15–100 cm long but only 1–3 cm broad, with bristly or spiny margins and a sharp tip.
Flower Description
The flowers are produced in dense apical umbels 1–3 cm diameter, each flower greenish-white or bluish-white, 3–4 mm diameter.
Notable Specimens
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada and The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Sow fresh seed in containers with germination in 1-2 weeks at 65-75°F (18-23°C). Can also be done by division.
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