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Butterflies🐝 Needs pollinatorsSea holly (Eryngium maritimum) is a coastal perennial plant with distinctive blue-grey spiny foliage and metallic blue flower heads. It is native to European coasts and is well-adapted to harsh, sandy environments with salt spray exposure.
Tolerates sandy, well-drained soils; salt-tolerant
Liatris
Thrives in the same full sun conditions as Sea holly
