Eryngiums make a striking addition to dry, sunny borders and gravel gardens. They have thistle-like flowers, made up of tiny flowers packed together in a tight cluster, surrounded by a ruff of spiny bracts. The flowerheads last well when cut and can also be dried.
Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' is a tall-growing cultivar with small, electric-blue flowerheads. It's perfect for growing in the middle of a herbaceous border, gravel garden or in a container, and makes a wonderful cut flower, both in fresh and dried arrangements. For best results grow Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' in free-draining soil, in a sunny position. Protect from excessive winter wet.
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Eryngium ‘Blaukappe’ and wildlife
Eryngium ‘Blaukappe’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
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Beneficial insects
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Birds
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Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Eryngium ‘Blaukappe’ poisonous?
Eryngium ‘Blaukappe’ has no toxic effects reported.
