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Eryngium giganteum

Miss Willmott's Ghost

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Information by:         Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

This short-lived perennial will grow 3'-4' high and has sturdy branches with blue green flowers on a silver ruff. As summer approaches, the entire plant will turn to an ivory color.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Biennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.