Blackstemplants

Eryngium agavifolium

Agave-leaved sea holly

A handsome evergreen perennial from Argentina forming a rosette of sharply toothed, sword-shaped leaves. 

It really does resemble an Agave although it will tolerate quite a lot of moisture and paradoxically, drought. 

Small, green thimble-like flower-heads appear on branched stems in late summer. These turn dark brown through the autumn and give shape and texture through the winter. 

Very exotic when planted with Euphorbias and excellent for dry and xeriscape gardens.

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£ 5.50

Family

Plant type

Hardiness

Height

Spread

Foliage

Flower

Soil

Position

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Apiaceae

Hardy perennial

H4

100cm 

45cm 

Olive green 

Buff, olive green 

Well-drained 

Full sun