Eryngium planum

Eryngium planum

The plant is known for its striking, spiky blue flowers, which are surrounded by a prominent, spiky collar of silvery-blue bracts. The flowers have a cone-like shape and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Eryngium planum typically blooms from mid-summer to early autumn.

Eryngium planum has an upright growth habit and reaches a height of about 60-90 centimeters (2-3 feet). The leaves are deeply lobed or toothed and have a grayish-green color, which adds to the plant's overall ornamental appeal. The foliage is often thorny, contributing to its common name, "Sea Holly."

Eryngium planum are also used as Cut Flower Arrangements: The long-lasting flowers of Eryngium planum make them suitable for cut flower arrangements. The blue color and distinctive shape of the flowers add a unique element to floral designs. They can be used fresh in bouquets or dried for everlasting arrangements, wreaths, or crafts.