Sea Holly
- Product number: 587080
- Origin: Europe, coastal areas
- Latin: Eryngium maritimum
ORNAMENTAL AND EDIBLE! How can a plant protect itself from such harsh conditions...? In dry sand? Sea breeze? No problem! Place them in a not too wet and sunny spot in your garden: a jewel in thorniness, blue-grey in color and ± 60cm high. The young shoots (preferably blanched by placing a dark pot over them) are appreciated for their soft, asparagus-like taste. If you have enough (or too many) plants, you can also eat the root: subtly sweet and similar to carrots and parsnips. Finally, many medicinal properties are known, see the internet or books!
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Latin: Eryngium maritimum
Dutch: Zeedistel
English: Sea Holly
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- Flower colour: Blue-grey
- Origin: Europe, coastal areas
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Eryngium maritimum
- Dutch: Sea Holly
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not available
- English: Sea Holly
