Wayside Gardens Eryngium
Best low-maintenance perennial for coastal gardeners and pollinator enthusiasts.
This architectural perennial brings a moody, metallic edge to the garden that most soft-petaled flowers can't match. It demands almost nothing in terms of upkeep, though you’ll have to embrace its prickly, structural personality to get those stunning, pollinator-friendly blooms.
$22.95
Who it's for
- Floral designers wanting long-lasting, unique textures for arrangements
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, architectural color for summer borders
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, water-wise landscaping solutions
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for instant, fast-growing landscape results
- Gardeners managing heavy, moisture-retaining clay soil conditions
- Families with small children or pets playing near garden beds
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering once established.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, protecting your garden investment.
Pollinator Appeal
Actively invites bees and butterflies to boost your local ecosystem.
Floral Utility
Exceptional structure makes these blooms ideal for fresh or dried arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that rewards gardeners with consistent seasonal color.
Coastal Adaptability
Salt tolerance makes this a top-tier choice for seaside landscapes.
Key Specs
SKU
27936
Genus
Eryngium
Species
x zabellii
Variety
'Big Blue'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Blue
Foliage Color
Blue Green
Habit
Mound-shaped
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
2 feet
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