Agave striata ssp falcata

Agave striata ssp falcata

Dasylirion quadrangulatum

Dasylirion quadrangulatum

Eryngium agavifolium

Agave-Leafed Sea Holly, Sea Holly
Size
ex 3L pot - Large - big chunky plants
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Regular Price £12.99 Special Price £10.99
Quick Overview
  • Spectacular architectural rosettes
  • Broad finely-serrated foliage
  • Tall inflorescence
  • Hardy herbaceous perennial
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Eryngium agavifolium, Agave-Leaved Sea Holly, is endemic to Argentina where it is found in the central-northern provinces of Santiago del Estero, Córdoba and San Luis to elevations of 1000m. It is another wonderful Eryngium with spectacular foliage that forms a cluster of large dramatic rosettes with broad serrated leaves resembling an Agave. Unlike an Agave, the spines are relatively soft and can not be considered dangerous. In summer it sends up tall branched inflorescences of pale greenish-white flowerheads with spiny-toothed bracts at their base. These cylindrical cone-shaped flowerheads are often undervalued yet are remarkable and elaborate structures with a complex and pleasing form and give the plant height and additional interest as summer turns to autumn.

Eryngium agavifolium appreciates a well-drained gritty soil, prefering full sun and dislikes a heavy water-logged loam or clay soil where its long roots are unable to breathe in the winter.

These are large multi-headed plants in 3 Litre pots. We have smaller plants in 1.5 Litre pots here


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Family Apiaceae
Sub-Family Apioideae
Geographical Origin Argentina: Córdoba, Santiago del Estero and San Luis Provinces
Cultivation Full sun. Deep well-drained soil
Eventual Height 60cm. Flowerspike to 2m
Eventual Spread 70cm
Hardiness Hardy down to at least -5C. Herbaceous perennial
Eryngium agavifolium
Agave-Leafed Sea Holly, Sea Holly
Size
ex 3L pot - Large - big chunky plants
Availability: Sold Out
Regular Price £12.99 Special Price £10.99
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