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Eryngium amethystinum - Amethyst Sea Holly

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Eryngium amethystinum is a perennial dynamo that refuses to be overlooked in any garden setting. Well-known as the Amethyst Sea Holly, it combines rustic character and sophisticated charm with its iconic thistle-like flower heads, putting on a vibrant display of shimmering amethyst blue shades. Set against spiny, metallic blue-green foliage that only accentuates its captivating beauty, this species takes your garden aesthetics to an entirely new realm. Strengthening its appeal is its resilience, standing tall at 75cm and spreading 30cm wide in arid conditions with full sun exposure. This low-water user is a sun-loving superstar that thrives in well-drained soils, making it an optimal choice for xeriscaping or rock garden designs. Diminishing the need for high maintenance, the Eryngium amethystinum exhibits a flair for attraction, drawing in fluttering butterflies and industrious bees, while discouraging deer, thus enhancing your garden's allure while encouraging biodiversity. Relish the mesmerizing summer bloom of this hardy beauty, and watch your landscape flourish.

  • Size: Up to 75cm tall and 30cm wide
  • Flowers: Distinctive thistle-like, amethyst blue flower heads
  • Foliage: Spiny, metallic blue-green
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Butterfly and bee-friendly; deer-resistant.
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