Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Eryngium

Species:

Eryngium venustum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

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:

Resprouts from root crown after fire; seeds germinate readily in post-fire conditions.

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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 for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

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