Eryngium yuccifolium
Rattlesnake Master
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
This is an unusual looking native. A durable native perennial with sword-like blue-gray leaves that resemble a Yucca plant. Creamy white ball-like blooms occur on undivided bracts. A very desert looking plant. Makes a fascinating specimen or accent plant. Unique cut flowers for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements.
Height
30-36 ft
Spread
18-24 in
Color
White
Interesting Notes
Named because it was used as an antidote to rattlesnake bites.
Bloom Time
June-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easy to grow in any sunny location. Even tolerates poor, sandy soil conditions. Keep on the dry side in autumn and winter. Remove faded flwoers or leave for winter interest.
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Blue Fescue (Festuca ), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia speciosa), Bee Balm (Monarda ), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), Spiked Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Pale Coneflower (Echinacea pallida), Lavender (Lavandula intermedia), Narrow Leaf Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii), Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica)Characteristics & Attributes
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
