Eryngium yuccifolium
Rattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium
Rattlesnake MasterA trendy native perennial, easily recognized by its spiny, round clusters of silvery white flowers that tower above the blue-green, sword-shaped, Yucca-like leaves. Common in tallgrass prairies; best interplanted among native grasses and perennials where it may reseed. Contributes greatly to insect and pollinator diversity. Prefers average to moist soils; a deep tap root increases its drought tolerance.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 3-5
- Spread: 1-2
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades
- Flower Color: Silver Shades, White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 3-5
- Spread: 1-2
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades
- Flower Color: Silver Shades, White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Low
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
- Vernalization Beneficial: No