Mediterranean Eryngo

Eryngium bourgatii, Apiaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rose-root StonecropSedum rosea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Woodland SunflowerHelianthus divaricatus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Woolly False FleabaneAndryala integrifolia

Pollinator Sharing

Rhaponticum RootLeuzea rhapontica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Woody FleabaneDittrichia viscosa

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

English ScurvygrassCochlearia anglica

Eryngium species produce phenolic compounds that can inhibit Brassicaceae germination

Uses

Functions

Ornamental ThistleCut FlowerBeneficial Insect HabitatArchitectural Plant

Edible Parts

Young RootsFlower Heads

Medicinal Uses

AphrodisiacDigestive AidAnti-InflammatoryDiuretic

Common Questions

What zones does Mediterranean Eryngo grow in?

Mediterranean Eryngo grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Mediterranean Eryngo?

Good companions for Mediterranean Eryngo include Rose-root Stonecrop, Woodland Sunflower, Woolly False Fleabane, Rhaponticum Root, Woody Fleabane.

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