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Eryngium alpinum
Eryngium alpinum
Reaching around 75cm, Eryngium alpinum is a drought-tolerant perennial flowering from June to August. Hardy in most of the UK. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧 Low (Well-drained)
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 75cm tall × 45cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul,aug
Wildlife
🐝 Pollinator-friendly
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Plant Information
About this plant
Reaching around 75cm, Eryngium alpinum is a drought-tolerant perennial flowering from June to August. Hardy in most of the UK. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Latin Name
Eryngium alpinum
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
low
Flowering Season
jun,jul,aug
Mature Height
75cm
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