Overview
Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Eryngium, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include rock garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About the genus
Eryngium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. There are about 250 species. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, with centres of diversity in the western Mediterranean, South America and Mexico.
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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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
Plant details
Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace'
- Propagation
- Seed, Root cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Leaf and bud eelworms, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Root rot, Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace'?
Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace' need?
Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace' 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.
How big does Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace' grow?
Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
How do I propagate Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace'?
Seed, Root cuttings, Division.
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