Rattlesnake Master
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Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium), from Northern Wildflowers, a touch of structure and color for your garden
Eryngium yuccifolium , offered by Northern Wildflowers, is a perennial notable for its distinctive flowers and spiky, blue-green foliage, reminiscent of yucca. Growing 2 to 5 feet tall, this plant blooms from August to October, producing umbels of small, whitish-green flowers that attract pollinators. Native to the prairies and drylands of North America, eryngium is best suited to full sun environments and well-drained soils.
Height: 2 to 5 feet
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Dry to average, well drained
Watering: Drought tolerant once established
Hardiness zones: 4 to 9
Quantity per pack: Approximately 45 seeds
Companion plants: Echinacea, rudbeckia, milkweed
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Eryngium is ideal for prairie restoration and native plant gardens. It thrives in well-drained soils and thrives in full sun, dry to moderately moist environments once established. Drought-tolerant, this plant requires little maintenance once well-rooted. It is recommended to sow seeds 1 cm deep and provide sufficient spacing between plants to allow them to fully develop.
Its elegant umbels and unique foliage bring structure and color to your landscapes while providing a valuable resource for bees and butterflies. A perfect addition to a natural garden or restored meadow.
A must-have choice for lovers of wildlife and dry landscapes!
