Eryngium leavenworthii (Leavenworth's Eryngo)
$ 11.98
Leavenworth's Eryngo is a prickly but very attractive, purple annual. The eryngos are often confused with thistles, but they are not true thistles. They provide an excellent source for late summer and early fall color. Perfect addition to any pollinator garden.
AT A GLANCE
Texas native | Yes |
Water use | Low |
Sun exposure | Sun to part shade |
Bloom color | Purple |
Bloom time | Summer, fall |
Mature height | 1-3 ft |
Mature spread | 1-2 ft |
Attracts | Butterflies, birds, bees |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Notes | Native bee friendly. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |