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Blue Star Sea Holly

Blue Star Sea Holly

European Mountain Flower

  (6 customer reviews)



Really fascinating color and form! Egg-shaped sea blue blossoms grow 24-30 in. tall. Dries beautifully for unique bouquets. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Bareroot. Zones 4-8.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.

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Product Details
Zones: 4 - 8 (-20° F.)
Height: 18-30 in
Spacing: 24 in
Depth: plant crown 1" below soil surface
Spread: 24 in
Sun/Shade: Full sun. Tolerates light shade.
Color: deep blue
Foliage: blue stem and bluish spiny leaves
Blooms: summer
Comments: This sea holly is thistle-like in appearance and will grow up to 30" tall on stiff, blue stems. Egg-shaped, metallic blue flower heads (2" long) are surrounded by a collar of 12-18 inches attractive, somewhat soft-to-the-touch, finely-divided, blue-gray bracts which extend outward from the base of each flower head. All foliage has a bluish tinge with lower leaves being heart-shaped and spiny-toothed and upper leaves being palmately-divided. A long-lasting cut flower that also dries well.
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Blue Star Sea Holly Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK BC GU HI PR

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 -  Tuesday, January 27, 2009
large plant
Reviewed By: julia (plainwell, michigan)
This is a fast growing plant, but the flowers are small, however they look great in vases with other flowers. these plants will produce young ones every year, so now my neighbors have them and everyone is happy

 -  Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Never Appeared
Reviewed By: Salena  (Princeton, TX)
I planted these in the bed I have planted most everything else I have ordered...and nothing. Pretty disappointed in this as I love the look of these funky flowers. I hold out a small hope that they are resting underground and will pop up next spring. But I think I am kidding myself, LOL. I should have at least seen some foliage by now. I will most likely try again, as they are too cool looking not to!

 -  Wednesday, March 31, 2010
No go...
Reviewed By: Dana (Portland , OR)
I planted this root last spring and have had no activity. I still keep an eye on that vacant little area of my garden but, alas, still nothing this year. I will have to try again...


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Blue Star Sea Holly
European Mountain Flower

  (6 customer reviews)

Buying Options
Blue Star Sea Holly
13686 - 1 plant per offer.
Price:Each - $5.99
Quantity:

Really fascinating color and form! Egg-shaped sea blue blossoms grow 24-30 in. tall. Dries beautifully for unique bouquets. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Bareroot. Zones 4-8.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.


Product Details
Zones: 4 - 8 (-20° F.)
Height: 18-30 in
Spacing: 24 in
Depth: plant crown 1" below soil surface
Spread: 24 in
Sun/Shade: Full sun. Tolerates light shade.
Color: deep blue
Foliage: blue stem and bluish spiny leaves
Blooms: summer
Comments: This sea holly is thistle-like in appearance and will grow up to 30" tall on stiff, blue stems. Egg-shaped, metallic blue flower heads (2" long) are surrounded by a collar of 12-18 inches attractive, somewhat soft-to-the-touch, finely-divided, blue-gray bracts which extend outward from the base of each flower head. All foliage has a bluish tinge with lower leaves being heart-shaped and spiny-toothed and upper leaves being palmately-divided. A long-lasting cut flower that also dries well.
Shipping: View Shipping Schedule
Blue Star Sea Holly Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK BC GU HI PR

Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers

Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating 

 -  Tuesday, January 27, 2009
large plant
Reviewed By: julia (plainwell, michigan)
This is a fast growing plant, but the flowers are small, however they look great in vases with other flowers. these plants will produce young ones every year, so now my neighbors have them and everyone is happy

 -  Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Never Appeared
Reviewed By: Salena  (Princeton, TX)
I planted these in the bed I have planted most everything else I have ordered...and nothing. Pretty disappointed in this as I love the look of these funky flowers. I hold out a small hope that they are resting underground and will pop up next spring. But I think I am kidding myself, LOL. I should have at least seen some foliage by now. I will most likely try again, as they are too cool looking not to!

 -  Wednesday, March 31, 2010
No go...
Reviewed By: Dana (Portland , OR)
I planted this root last spring and have had no activity. I still keep an eye on that vacant little area of my garden but, alas, still nothing this year. I will have to try again...


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