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Blue Glitter Sea Holly
Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'
Sea Holly
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Easily grown perennial that will grow in dry, sandy, well-drained, high alkaline soils in full sun. Coarse clump-forming perennial that features a summer bloom of steel blue, glittering thistle-like flowers heads. Excellent as a cut flower.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Glitter Sea Holly get?
About 36"+ tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Glitter Sea Holly need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blue Glitter Sea Holly need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Glitter Sea Holly grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Blue Glitter Sea Holly deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Glitter Sea Holly in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Blue Glitter Sea Holly wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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