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Beginner
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0.5m
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1m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Eryngium variifolium
Other names: Moroccan sea holly
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Genus: Eryngium
Species: E. variifolium - E. variifolium an erect herbaceous perennial with, white-marbled, dark green leaves and grey-blue to pale blue, teasel-like flowers in summer.
Eryngium variifolium is: Deciduous
Flower: Silvery-grey, Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage: White, Variegated, Dark-green in Summer
Stem: Blue in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Eryngium variifolium (Moroccan sea holly) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in dry, well-drained soil that is poor or moderately fertile. Full sun is essential. Protection from any winter wet.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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