Blue eryngo (Eryngium planum) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: blue eryngo or flat-leaved eryngo.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: blue eryngo, flat-leaved eryngo
Scientific name: Eryngium planum
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Blue eryngo (Eryngium planum) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Blue eryngo (Eryngium planum) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
