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Eryngium yuccifolium
Plant

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake Master

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
4
Designers
2
Studios
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How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
1–1.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
East, South or West-facing
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A contemporary pocket garden featuring light-coloured concrete pillars and planters, with a tall conifer surrounded by drought-tolerant grasses, silvery foliage, and small orange flowers.
    Gold Medal Best Pocket Planting
    360° photo available
    Teucer Wilson: Green the Gap Garden
    Laura Strand, Sam Stark Kemp
  • A whimsical show garden features a white circular sign and gold pipe structures like taps and shower heads, surrounded by naturalistic green and colourful planting.
    Gold Medal
    360° tour available
    The Alan Partridge Sound Bath Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 4

Studios 2

Good company

Often planted with

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