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Eryngium giganteum

Family Apiaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Eryngium giganteum (miss willmott's ghost) bears showy and pale azure flowers during early summer to late summer. The showy foliage is greyish green in colour. A specimen plant, Eryngium giganteum (miss willmott's ghost) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Eryngium giganteum . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought. In the winter, Eryngium giganteum provides winter interest.
Cautions Eryngium giganteum (miss willmott's ghost) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. Bees and wasps are attracted to Eryngium giganteum (miss willmott's ghost). This could be an issue if there are severe allergies in the household. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.