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Eryngium alpinum 'Blue Lace'

 
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Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Eryngium (er-RIN-jee-um) (Info)
Species: alpinum (AL-pin-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Blue Lace

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive starting2luvz4 On Feb 2, 2009, starting2luvz4 from Monticello, IA wrote:

From Select Seed packet:

Seed sowing: Depth: Very Light cover
Flat temp: 70F for 3 weeks, then 40 F, 4-6 weeks
Sprout time: 60+ days
Tip: If no germ in 30 days after chill, repeat warm/chill cycle.

Will self-sow in the garden

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Monticello, Iowa
North Tonawanda, New York



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