Perennial to Zone 4. Also called Blue Sea Holly and Eryngo. Shimmery silver-blue multi-branched stems hold thistle-like flowers surrounded by halos of deep blue spiky bracts. Otherworldly in bloom, Blue Glitter adds texture to flower arrangements, fresh or dried. Beloved by bees; ignored by deer.
This rugged plant loves sun, heat, well-drained soil; even holds its own in high salt and coastal locations. Blooms its second summer and onward. Grows to 36–42" tall.
Surface sow seeds in pots inside 10–16 weeks before planting.
ships year-round
