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White Glitter

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White Glitter

Flower

Eryngium planum

  • Full sun
  • Zones 5–9
  • 365 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • Low water
  • Perennial
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  • Overview

    Attractive blooms with a metallic shine. Eryngium is a hardy perennial with long, sturdy stems. Tolerates hot, sunny locations. Plants produce flowers during the second year of growth and in subsequent years. Attracts bees, beneficial flies and wasps. Also known as plains eryngo and flat sea holly. Perennial in Zones 3-8.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained, tolerates poor soil, slightly alkaline preferred. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Slugs, spider mites. Common diseases: Root rot in wet soil, powdery mildew in humid conditions.