There is no right way to curate the perfect summer border. It all comes down to personal taste and the look you want to achieve in your backyard. But, if there's one unique bloom to add to your flower display, it's eryngium.
These unique blue-purple flowers offer structure in flower beds during summer and sculptural seed heads for fall and winter interest. Also known as sea holly, eryngium is native to the UK and is a perfect addition to classic with a hue that softens borders while offering strong leaf structure. Despite its name, sea holly is actually not related to holly plants but is a member of the Apiaceae (carrot) family.
It's an that blooms from July to September before its beautiful seed heads appear in fall. These unique plants put on a breath-taking display and are a true conversation starter to have in your yard. They grow best across to and with the right care these perennial plants will return to your yard each year.
Here's what experts say about growing and caring for eryngiums successfully. If you're trying to create a border or flower bed full of , eryngium is a must for your collection. These striking flowers love to be at the center of attention throughout the summer season, and will keep rewarding you with their bright blooms year on year if you maintain optimal growing conditions.
Experts say there are just a few things to keep in mind when growing sea holly. As with growing many from seed, it can be a good idea to get sowing in fall before harsher temper.