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Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake master)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Eryngium yuccifolium

Other names: Rattlesnake master, Rattlesnake's master, Button snakeroot, Button eryngo


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Genus: Eryngium

Species: E. yuccifolium - E. yuccifolium is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped leaves with serrated margins and grey-blue, prickly flowers in summer.

Eryngium yuccifolium is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Silvery-grey, White in Summer; White, Silvery-grey in Autumn

Foliage: Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn

Habit: Clump-forming

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Specific pests: Leaf and bud eelworms

Specific diseases: Foot and root rot , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Cut back flower stems after flowering, or leave them as the seedheads are a very attractive feature through winter.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake master) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.8m 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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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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