Sea Holly

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Argentina

Location

Hillside Garden, North Walk

Source of plant

Sunny Border Nurseries

Description

Statuesque plant reaching 5' in height, 2' in width, forming a loose rosette of broad, sword-like, richgreen leaves about 46 cm (18") high, which are sharply toothed, as are the few stem leaves which occur below each flower branch. The flower heads are bulky, without pronounced clayces, like big green thimbles on short stalks; evergreen. An arresting but rather coarse plant.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

notable texture