Eryngium pusillum
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Eryngium pusillum

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Blue eryngo prefers a spot that is consistently exposed to plenty of sunlight throughout the day. Native to naturally sunlit habitats, this plant does best under those conditions. However, both excessive sun exposure and too little sunlight can interfere with its growth, producing wilted leaves or stunted development, respectively.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Blue eryngo originates from temperate regions and does well in temperatures of 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 ℃). Its frost tolerance and heat resistance let it withstand seasonal variations. Adjust care as needed, and shield it from extreme heat or cold.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize Blue eryngo is in early spring, as it emerges from dormancy and starts active growth. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Blue eryngo has relatively low fertilizer requirements, applying fertilizer once a year can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Eryngium
Family
Apiaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
76 cm
Mature Spread
46 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Blue, Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.27 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Mid summer
Native Area
India, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Armenia, Poland, Croatia, Belarus, Ukraine, China, Russia, Serbia, Hungary, Germany, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Romania, Moldova

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