Eryngium ovinum – Blue Devil

Eryngium ovinum - Blue Devil
Eryngium ovinum - Blue Devil
Eryngium ovinum - Blue Devil

This is an interesting perennial which grows from late winter, flowers in summer with bright metallic blue interesting spiky heads, and then dies down in autumn. This spiky appearance gives the common name of Blue Devil, and they make great cut flowers, both fresh and dried. While the plant dies down, it is a relatively long lived perennial, having a good sized tap root. Needs a sunny spot in well drained soil, tolerates medium frosts. Grow from seed in summer.

Eryngium ovinum occurs in temperate woodlands and grasslands in NSW, Victoria, SA and WA.

Family : Apiaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Clumping perennial

Width : 0.8

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit :

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils

Scientific Name: Eryngium ovinum

Common Name : Blue Devil

Height : 0.7

Flower Color : Blue

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects