Eryngium amethystinium 'Sapphire Blue'
Eryngium amethystinium 'Sapphire Blue'
Sea Holly
Clouds of wonderful thistle-like, steely-blue flowers are larger and of a brighter blue than many others. Performs best in sunny locations and tolerates most soil types. Blooms in summer and makes a great cut for a unique bouquet! (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 28" tall x 18" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Colorful Foliage Colorful FoliageDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingShowy Flowers Showy Flowers
Winter Bird Feeders Winter Bird Feeders