Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Eryngium

Species:

Eryngium altamaha

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

blue, silver

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-maintained pine savannas; fire helps reduce competition.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification to break dormancy; sow in fall or stratify before spring planting.

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