Native perennial with architectural interest. Unusual greenish-white cut flower. Tolerant of hot, dry sites. Use in borders, native plant gardens, and naturalized areas. Attractive to a wide variety of bees, butterflies, and pollinators. 3 – 4′ Botanical Name- Eryngium yuccifolium Pronunciation- eh-RIN-jee-um yuck-sih-FOH-lee-um Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average to dry, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Greenish white Bloom Time- Midsummer Companion Plants- Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ – native grass with spiky Eryngium Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, pollinating wasps Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP24 Yearly Care Instructions- Ensure sharp drainage and minimal watering; remove spent flower heads in fall. Trimming Instructions- Deadhead to prolong blooming. Cut back in fall. Fertilization Instructions- Use a low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in spring; low feeding need. Sharp drainage is critical in clay soils to avoid rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
