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(Eryngium ovinum)
Blue Devil (Eryngium ovinum)
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Summary
Eryngium ovinum, commonly known as Blue Devil, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb that is native to grassy woodlands and open forests of Eastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant has a striking appearance with its rosette of spiny, bluish-green leaves and thistle-like flowers that are blue and silver, blooming in the summer. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Blue Devil is valued for its unique texture and color in garden settings, offering visual interest with its metallic blue flower heads that are quite showy. It is often used in xeriscaping, rock gardens, and as a feature plant in borders due to its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. Eryngium ovinum thrives in full sun and can adapt to a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it prefers dry to medium moisture levels, it is relatively adaptable once established. Gardeners should be cautious as the plant can self-seed and become weedy in some conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Blue Devil is valued for its unique texture and color in garden settings, offering visual interest with its metallic blue flower heads that are quite showy. It is often used in xeriscaping, rock gardens, and as a feature plant in borders due to its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. Eryngium ovinum thrives in full sun and can adapt to a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it prefers dry to medium moisture levels, it is relatively adaptable once established. Gardeners should be cautious as the plant can self-seed and become weedy in some conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2.5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Grassy woodlands and open forests of Eastern Australia
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Eryngium ovinum, Eryngium tetracephalum, Eryngium angustifolium, Eryngium rostratum subsp. subdecumbens,
GBIF Accepted Name: Eryngium ovinum A.Cunn.