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