Eryngium giganteum
Miss Willmott's Ghost
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, Medium
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:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.