Field Eryngo (Eryngium campestre) is a spiny, herbaceous perennial with a deep taproot, native to Europe and Western Asia. It features stiff, branching stems and distinctive thistle-like, pale blue flower heads.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun exposure for optimal growth and flowering.
Watering
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained soil is crucial; tolerates poor, sandy, or chalky soils.
Temperature
Thrives in average room temperatures and tolerates a wide range, but prefers cooler conditions in winter.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Requires minimal fertilization. A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient.
Prefers full sun exposure for optimal growth and flowering.
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.
Well-drained soil is crucial; tolerates poor, sandy, or chalky soils.
Thrives in average room temperatures and tolerates a wide range, but prefers cooler conditions in winter.
Ideal growing range: 15-25 °C
Outdoor
Requires minimal fertilization. A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Lobed, spiny
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
