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Steel-blue sea holly flower heads in a sunny border

Perennials

Eryngium planum

Sea Holly

Sea Holly is a striking perennial with steel-blue, thistle-like flower heads on branching stems. Blooming in July and August, it adds unique texture and colour to sunny borders. Excellent as a dried flower and a magnet for pollinators.

Full sunLow50–80 cm