Common Name: Rattlesnake Master
Scientific Name: Eryngium yuccifolium
Physical Attributes: An evergreen perennial with egg-shaped luminous clusters of flowerheads.
Uses: Fresh and dried flower arrangements.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growing Height: 75-150 cm
Attracts: Bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
When to Sow: Spring
Sowing Depth: Surface sow
Sow Spacing: 40cm
Sowing Method: Sow directly on the surface with seed raising mix, they require light to germinate so only cover lightly.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 7 – 10 days
Maintenance: Water sparingly, especially once established, as it is drought tolerant.
Seeds Per Packet: 100
Rattlesnake Master – 100 seeds
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Rattlesnake master looks like a thistle or a yucca, the latter being the source of its latin name, yuccifolium. However, it’s actually a member of the carrot family, more closely related to parsley than either thistles (Cirsium spp.) or yucca (Yucca spp.). Its close resemblance to yucca comes from its leaves, which have parallel veins rather than net-like veins, a rather unusual trait. Its flowers form densely-packed globes; each globe with around 100 flowers. Mature plants can have up to 40 globes, so that’s a lot of flower power!
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