Mediterranean sea holly
Eryngium bourgatii
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Silver blue
Notes
Mediterranean sea holly (Eryngium bourgatii) is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, and dry gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. Silver blue flowers open from mid to late summer and into early autumn. The plant stays 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, and it tolerates drought once settled in.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Feather reed grass, and Blue fescue.
Native range
France, Morocco, and Spain.