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Genus: Eryngium Species: planum Common Name: Flat Sea Holly Family: Apiaceae + Araliaceae Order: Apiales Native: Europe and Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 2 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Blue or pink Propagation: Seed Zone: 5-9 Note: This clump-forming plant is suitable for sandy or dry borders and as a specimen or in grouping plant. Dried flowers of this low maintenance perennial can be used for winter decoration. Flat Sea Holly's tap root makes transplanting difficult. Prefers sunny, dry, well-drained, sandy, organic-rich soil.

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File last updated: 2007.

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