Eryngium alpinum, Alpine Sea Holly, is a striking perennial herb with thistle-like blue flower heads and spiny bracts, native to the European Alps.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering. Tolerates light shade but may become leggy.
Watering
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-drained soil is crucial. Prefers sandy, gritty, or rocky conditions. Tolerates poor soils but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season. Hardy in many climates.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen feed. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering. Tolerates light shade but may become leggy.
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained soil is crucial. Prefers sandy, gritty, or rocky conditions. Tolerates poor soils but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season. Hardy in many climates.
Ideal growing range: 15-25°C
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen feed. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1 m
Spread
0.3-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
