Sea Holly – Eryngium planum

Common Name: Blue Thistle, Sea Holly

Botanical Name: Eryngium planum, e-RIN-jee-um PLAY-num

Decorative Life: Flowers 10-12 days, foliage 5-8 days.

Flower Color: Blue

Availability: Year Round

Harvest when flowers are fully open. Plants should be grown in full sunlight for maximum quality.

Cold storage intensifies flower color. 34-38 degrees F.

• E. amethystinum is also used for cut flowers.
• Eryngium is a Greek name for some sort of thistle. The specific epithet name “planum” means flat.
• Plants of this family often exhibit strong or pungent odors, many are grown for food, flavoring and medicinal reasons while some are also grown for ornamental purposes.
• Can be used fresh or dried.
• Harvest when flowers are fully open.