Eryngium planum 'Jade Frost'
Jade Frost Sea Holly
- Variegated blue-green foliage
- Violet-blue flowers
- Cool temps in spring turn the edges pink
- Category: Perennial
- Patent: PP17,370
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 1-3 ft
- Spread: 1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades
This unusual, beautiful selection is loaded with unique characteristics that will make it shine in your garden. You'll love its thickly textured foliage that adds interest and color with its bluish tinge combined with a cream-colored margin. Long-lasting, spiny violet flowers in summer provide an outstanding contrast to the foliage. Perfect for grouping, 'Jade Frost' thrives in hot areas and in sandy soils.
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eryngium planum 'Jade Frost'
Easily grown in dry, sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor soils. Tall plants may sprawl, particularly if grown in overly fertile soils or in anything less than full sun.