Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master)

Clusters of small egg shaped flower heads tightly packed with tiny greenish white flowers, subtended by white pointed bracts rising above sword shape, spiny edge, blue grey leaves. Height 4-5′.

Clusters of small egg shaped flowerheads tightly packed with tiny greenish white flowers, subtended by white pointed bracts rising above sword shape, spiny edge, blue grey leaves. Height 4-5'.

Eryngium attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Prefers dry, well drained soil. Drought and poor soil tolerate when established. May self seed in the garden. Deer and rabbit resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-8
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Bloom Time(s): June-September