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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Eryngium variifolium is a compact sea holly, bearing small spiky flowers on sturdy, upright stems from July to September. It looks wonderful in gravel gardens and large herbaceous borders. The small flowerheads last well when cut for use in arrangements, and can also be dried.

For best results grow Eryngium variifolium in free-draining soil in full sun. Keep away from the edge of a border if children are present because the spines are very sharp.

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Eryngium and wildlife

Eryngium is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Eryngium poisonous?

Eryngium has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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