Leavenworth's Eryngo
Eryngium leavenworthii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Eryngium
- Species:
- Eryngium leavenworthii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Blue, Purple
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus), Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Prefers open, sunny locations in prairies and plains
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o