Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’

Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' is an eye-catching perennial known for its vivid metallic blue color and dramatic, spiky appearance. From mid-summer to early fall it produces long-lasting, globe-shaped flower heads composed of tiny florets, surrounded by spiny, deeply serrated bracts. As the flowers mature, the intense blue color deepens, making them even more remarkable. The sturdy stems and leaves also take on a bluish hue, further enhancing its striking ornamental appeal.

With its bold, architectural form, 'Big Blue' creates a memorable presence in any garden. It attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and its spiny bracts make it deer-resistant. This plant is a hybrid cross of European sea hollies, inheriting the drought tolerance and rugged nature of its parent species. It thrives in sunny, open locations and is popular for its use in cut flower or dried arrangements due to its extraordinary, long-lasting blooms.