Eryngium Aquaticum " Blue Flowered Eryngo"

Eryngium Aquaticum " Blue Flowered Eryngo "

Butterfly host plant for Black Swallowtail ( Papilio Polyxenes)

Pot Size: 1 Gallon

Height: 6" to 16"

Facts about Eryngium Aquaticum:

Description: The toothed, basal leaves of this species are grasslike from 6" long to 3/8" wide, often emerging from standing water. Flowering stems reach about 24"-36" tall, branching near the top. Round, attractive heads of blue flowers measure 1/2" wide.

Bloom Season: May-September

Habitat/Range: Marshes, ditches, and swamps of the eastern United States, south through munch of Central Florida.

Family: Apiaceae

Zones: 6 to 9

Height: 1 to 3 feet

Sun: Full sun to Moderate shade

Water: Medium to wet