Eryngium leavenworthii is an annual species characterized by its deeply lobed, spiny leaves that exhibit a silvery-green hue. From its central stem, it produces thimble-shaped flower heads adorned with pointed leaf-like structures and encircled by purple bracts. Even after flowering has concluded, these bracts can add visual interest if retained on the plant.

Eryngium consists of annuals, biennials, and perennials characterized by either entire or lobed foliage, frequently displaying spiny margins. The flower heads are cone-shaped and are typically encircled by a prominent whorl of spiny bracts.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Eryngium longifolium

Eryngium maritimum is a perennial that develops into a clump, reaching approximately 60 cm tall. Its leaves are stiff, waxy, and spiny, displaying a blue-green hue with prominent white veins. From April to September, it produces globular blue flowerheads, which are encircled by spiky bracts.

Eryngium maritimum

Eryngium mesopotamicum

Eryngium monocephalum

Eryngium nudicaule

Eryngium ovinum

Eryngium palmatum

Eryngium pandanifolium is a robust plant that develops a thick cluster of broad, sword-like leaves with spiny edges, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters. During late summer, it sends up tall stems that can grow to 2.5 meters, featuring side branches along their length. These branches are adorned with numerous small, rounded flower heads that start as purplish-grey and can turn chocolate brown if frost does not occur.

Eryngium pandanifolium

'Eryngium pandanifolium 'Physic Purple' is a robust evergreen perennial featuring elongated, sword-like leaves that can reach lengths of up to 2 meters and exhibit a blue-green hue. From late summer through mid-autumn, it produces small, conical clusters of tiny red-purple flowers atop substantial, branched stems that may extend to 4 meters in height.

Eryngium pandanifolium 'Physic Purple'

Eryngium pandanifolium var. chamissonis

Eryngium pandanifolium var. lassauxii

Eryngium paniculatum

Eryngium pectinatum

Eryngium petiolatum

Eryngium planum is a hardy perennial that develops a dense cluster of rounded, dark green leaves at its base. It produces erect, branching stems adorned with spiny, deeply-lobed leaves. In summer and early autumn, the plant showcases small flowerheads at the tips of the stems, featuring narrow, spiny bracts that reach up to 2.5 cm in length and are tinted blue.

Eryngium planum

Eryngium planum 'Amazing Jackpot'PBR

Eryngium planum 'Azureum'

This perennial creates a dense clump of elongated, dark green foliage and features branching stems that support small, slate-blue flower heads adorned with slender bracts.

Eryngium planum 'Bethlehem'

Eryngium planum 'Blauer Zwerg' is a compact perennial characterized by upright, branching stems and deeply dissected dark green foliage. It produces numerous small, thimble-like flower heads during the summer months, adorned with spiky blue bracts that remain visually appealing even after blooming has concluded. This variety is well-suited for container gardening.

Eryngium planum 'Blauer Zwerg'

Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' is a perennial that develops dense clumps characterized by rounded basal foliage. It produces upright, branching stems that showcase deeply lobed leaves with a bluish hue and spiny edges. During the summer and early autumn, this plant is adorned with small, steel-blue flower heads at the tips, surrounded by narrow, spiny bracts.

Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'

Eryngium planum 'Blue Candle'

Eryngium planum 'Blue Dream'

This perennial reaches up to 1 meter in height, featuring robust, upright stems that branch out in a silver-blue hue. From a basal rosette of rounded, mid-green leaves, it produces cone-shaped clusters of small blue flowers. These blooms are encircled by pointed silver-blue bracts and emerge at the tips of all the branches during the summer months.

Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit' is a compact perennial that grows to approximately 30 cm in height. It features a dense rosette of rounded, basal foliage. The upright, branched stems are adorned with deeply lobed, silvery blue-green leaves that have a spiny texture. In summer and early autumn, small terminal flower heads emerge, showcasing blue blooms surrounded by narrow, spiny bracts measuring about 2.5 cm in length.

Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'

Eryngium planum 'Blue Ribbon' is a hardy perennial that develops dense clumps featuring upright, branching stems and sharply divided, silvery-green foliage. In summer, it produces numerous small, thimble-like flower heads adorned with spiky, steel-blue bracts, which remain visually appealing even after the blooms have faded.

Eryngium planum 'Blue Ribbon'

Eryngium planum 'Blue Thimbles'

Eryngium planum 'Calypso' (v)

Eryngium planum 'Epnd 13'PBR

Eryngium planum 'Eptj'

Eryngium planum 'Flüela' is a sturdy, clump-forming perennial characterized by upright, branching stems and deeply cut, silvery-green foliage. It blooms in summer, producing numerous small, thimble-shaped flower heads surrounded by spiky, silver-violet-blue bracts that maintain their visual appeal even after the flowers fade.

Eryngium planum 'Flüela'

Eryngium planum 'Grumpy'

Eryngium planum 'Hellas'

'Eryngium planum 'Jade Frost' PBR (v)' is a compact form of Sea Holly. Its foliage features green leaves with creamy margins, while the thistle-shaped flowers transition from white to indigo, blooming from July through August.

Eryngium planum 'Jade Frost'PBR (v)

Eryngium planum 'Little Blue Wonder'PBR

Eryngium planum 'Naughty Jackpot' (v)

Eryngium planum 'Paradise Jackpot'PBR

Eryngium planum 'Qst070301'PBR

'Eryngium planum 'Seven Seas' is a perennial that forms dense clumps, reaching heights of up to 90 cm. It features rounded leaves at the base, while its upright stems are adorned with deeply-lobed, spiny foliage that carries a hint of blue. In summer and early autumn, it produces small, dark blue flower-heads at the tips, each surrounded by narrow, spiny bracts.

Eryngium planum 'Seven Seas'

Eryngium planum 'Silver Salentino'

Eryngium planum 'Silver Stone' is a hardy perennial that grows in a clump, featuring upright, branching stems and deep green, lobed foliage. It produces numerous small, thimble-shaped flower heads in summer, characterized by their silvery-green hue and surrounded by sharp, silvery-white bracts. These bracts remain visually appealing even after the blooming phase has ended.

Eryngium planum 'Silver Stone'

Eryngium planum 'Stern von Bethlehem'

Eryngium planum 'Sunny Jackpot'PBR

Eryngium planum 'Tetra Blau'

Eryngium planum 'Tetra Petra' is a sturdy perennial that develops dense clumps. It features upright, branching stems and deeply dissected dark green foliage. During the summer months, this plant produces numerous thimble-shaped flower heads adorned with spiky, silvery-blue bracts. These bracts remain visually appealing even after the blooms have faded, adding interest to the garden beyond the flowering season.

Eryngium planum 'Tetra Petra'

Eryngium planum 'Tiny Jackpot' is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that reaches approximately 45 cm in height. It features rosettes of dark green leaves with prominent venation. In mid to late summer, strong stems bear clusters of small, lavender-purple flowerheads surrounded by spiky purple bracts. This compact cultivar is well-suited for use in pots, containers, or in rock and alpine gardens.

Eryngium planum 'Tiny Jackpot'

Eryngium planum 'Victory Blue' is a compact, clump-forming perennial, reaching approximately 70 cm in height. It features rosettes of deep green foliage and produces clusters of small blue flowerheads, surrounded by spiky blue bracts, on sturdy stems during the mid to late summer months. This variety is well-suited for use in pots, containers, or rock gardens and serves effectively as a filler in dried flower arrangements.

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