Miss Willmott’s ghost (Eryngium giganteum) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: Miss Willmott’s ghost or tall eryngo.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Miss Willmott’s ghost, tall eryngo
Scientific name: Eryngium giganteum
Plant type: Annual / Biennial, Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Miss Willmott’s ghost (Eryngium giganteum) – Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Miss Willmott’s ghost (Eryngium giganteum) – Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
