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rattlesnake master

rattlesnake master

Eryngium yuccifolium

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 9b

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A native prairie perennial with spiky, yucca-like foliage and distinctive pale blue-green button-like flower heads that attract pollinators. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Apiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Central and eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with