Agave Leaved Sea Holly

Eryngium agavifolium | Also known as: Agave-leaved sea holly, Eryngium bromeliifolium | Rating: 0 votes | Print / Pdf

Sea Holly, perfect for fish for Christmas.

For a delightfully different plant, look no further than the Eryngium agavifolium. Also named the Agave Leaved Sea Holly, this is an evergreen plant that has glossy, sword shaped leaves and beautiful pale green to white flower heads during the summer and autumn. The novice gardener will have no problem cultivating this plant, and the only thing you really need to spend time on is keeping it protected from frosts during the winter months. Great in a cottage garden, and often found as an interesting addition to cut flower arrangements.

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Plant
Known dangers?
  • no
Height [m]
  • 1 - 1.5
Spread [m]
  • 0.6
Dominant flower colour
  • White
Flower Fragrance
  • No, neutral please
Flowering seasons
  • Late summer
Foliage in spring
  • Green
Foliage in summer
  • Green
Foliage in Autumn
  • Green
Foliage in winter
  • Green
Propagation methods
  • seed
  • division
  • root cuttings
Growth habit
  • Clump-forming
  • Rosette
Environment
Acidity
  • Acidic
  • Neutral
  • Alkaline
Hardiness zone
  • Z6-9
Heat zone
  • H9-6
Winter temperatures [°C]
  • -23 - -1
Heat days
  • 45 - 150
Moisture
  • well-drained
  • well-drained but frequently watered
Soil type
  • sandy
  • chalky
  • loams
Sun requirements
  • Full sun
Exposure
  • Exposed
Usage
Standard category
  • Flowers & bulbs
  • Perennials
Grown for
  • Ornamental Foliage
Creative category
  • For Beginners
  • For every season
Garden type
  • Cottage garden
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
Garden spaces
  • Flower beds
  • Cut flowers
  • Borders
Gardening expertise
  • beginner
Time to reach full size
  • 2 to 5 years
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