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Blue Hobbit Sea Holly
Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'
Sea Holly
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Foliage is deeply toothed and blue-green with steel blue thistle-like flowers in midsummer. Blooms hold their color while lateral flowers develop, until the entire stem is covered with mature blossoms. Excellent as a cut flower adding texture to bouquets. Salt and drought tolerant.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Hobbit Sea Holly get?
About 6-12" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Hobbit Sea Holly need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blue Hobbit Sea Holly need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Hobbit 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 Hobbit Sea Holly deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Hobbit 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 Hobbit 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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