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What is this blueish spiky flower.

Discussion in 'Plant ID' started by gardenmama, Jul 12, 2008.

  1. gardenmama

    gardenmama In Flower

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    I planted 2 of these 2 summers ago and for the life of me i can't recall what it is named. It is growing very well this year and have quadrupled it's size.

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    gardenmama, Jul 12, 2008
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    My guess is sea holly but i;m prolly wrong.
     
    PepperDude, Jul 12, 2008
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It does look a lot like the the sea holly, Erygium alpinum Blue Distel, gardenmama.
     
    eileen, Jul 12, 2008
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Yes, I agree. Sea Holly.
    Mine is doing very well this year too.
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I mentioned in your blog that I thought that it was an Eryngium. It is difficult to see which one though.
     
    Sjoerd, Jul 13, 2008
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