Rushleaf Eryngo

Eryngium petiolatum

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Eryngium
Species:
Eryngium petiolatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
White, Purple

Native Range

United States: Oregon, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers lowland areas with seasonal flooding

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Seeds require 3 weeks of stratification at temperatures around 40 degrees Fahrenheit

Establishment: Seeds were collected using battery-powered hand vacs

Source: npn.rngr.net