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Rattlesnake Master

Eryngium yuccifolium, Apiaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Smooth Blue AsterSymphyotrichum laeve
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Plains CoreopsisCoreopsis tinctoria
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Grey-Headed ConeflowerRatibida pinnata

Deep taproot of rattlesnake master competes with prairie coneflower for deep soil resources

Uses

Functions

MedicinePollinator Support

Edible Parts

Roots

Common Questions

What zones does Rattlesnake Master grow in?

Rattlesnake Master grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Rattlesnake Master?

Good companions for Rattlesnake Master include Smooth Blue Aster, Plains Coreopsis.

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