Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Sea Holly Seeds
Sea Holly Seeds
Our own farm-grown Sea Holly (Eryngium planum) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (40+ seeds)
Common Names
Sea Holly, Blue Sea Holly, Plains Eryngo, Blue Eryngo
Botanical Name
Eryngium planum
Plant Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Native Range
Central and South America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
Zones 3-11
Habit
Very decorative plants sport blueish-green leaves with silvery veins. Spiky blue flowers from June though Sept. 2ft tall.
Sun/Soil
Full sun, well-drained soil.
Germination/Sowing
Seeds germinate best when direct seeded outdoors in spring or fall. The plants develop a tap root quite quickly and don’t do well when transplanted.
Growing/Care
Plants may be cut back in fall time. Extremely drought tolerant. Plants do best is full sun and hot dry conditions, this isn’t a plant for moist shady areas.
Harvesting
The aerial parts are harvested during the blooming period.
Culinary Uses
N/A
Medicinal Uses
Sea Holly has a long history of use in the traditional herbal medicine of Europe. Primarily used as a diuretic, emmenagogue, and digestive aid.
Other Uses
Commonly used in fresh and dried flower arrangements
Attractive to pollinators.
Themes
Apothecary Garden, Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers.