Overview
Eryngium agavifolium is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Eryngium, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Eryngium agavifolium grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, coastal, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Eryngium agavifolium is a clump-forming member of the Apiaceae with deciduous foliage and a pronounced summer flowering period. It favours full sun and exposed positions on free-draining soils such as chalk, loam or sand. The plant tolerates a wide soil pH range and is classed H5 for UK hardiness. Use it where upright, architectural stems and reliable summer bloom are required.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eryngium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Eryngium agavifolium size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Eryngium agavifolium
- Propagation
- Seed, Root cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Leaf and bud eelworms, Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Root rot, Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Eryngium agavifolium?
Eryngium agavifolium prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Eryngium agavifolium need?
Eryngium agavifolium is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Eryngium agavifolium hardy in the UK?
Eryngium agavifolium has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Eryngium agavifolium?
Seed, Root cuttings, Division.
More in the Eryngium genus
- Eryngium 'Blue Spikes'
- Eryngium bourgatii
- Eryngium eburneum
- Eryngium giganteum
- Eryngium ovinumblue devil
- Eryngium planum 'Blaue Kappe'Blue Eryngo
- Eryngium planum 'Seven Seas'Blue Eryngo
- Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'Sea Holly
