Miss Willmott's Ghost.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Biennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 4 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 8

Floración

Early to late summer

Cuidados

Plant this in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil. Watch for wilting if the soil stays too dry, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. It often self seeds, so let the flowers dry if you want more plants next year.

Riego

Water deeply once the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

A light application of balanced compost in early spring is plenty.

Poda

Cut back the dead flower stalks in late autumn or early spring.

Trasplante

Since it is a biennial, you will likely only need to move it once before it finishes its life cycle.

Suelo

Sandy or gritty, well draining soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-20 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Short lived perennial, typically 2 to 3 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The plant contains compounds that can cause mild skin irritation upon contact.

Niños

The sharp, spiny foliage poses a physical injury risk to small children if handled.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the sharp, spiny leaves can cause mechanical skin irritation.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no significant reports of airborne allergens for this species.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and may cause stomach upset if ingested.

Cómo identificarla

• Silvery heart shaped bracts
• Spiky, thistle like flower heads
• Sturdy, branched stems
• Toothed, grey green basal leaves

Altura

0,6 a 1,2m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,45m

Hojas

green, silver, deciduous

Flores

silver, blue, 3 a 6cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil remains too wet for extended periods.
• Slugs — These pests may feed on young foliage in early spring.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Leave the dried flower heads standing for winter interest and to allow for natural self seeding. Cut back the dead foliage in early spring before new growth appears.

En maceta

It can grow in large containers, but the deep taproot prefers the ground.

Plant in groups of three or five to create a dramatic architectural statement in the border.

Buenas compañeras

• Lavanda inglesa — They share similar requirements for sun and well drained soil.
• Ice Plant — The succulent foliage contrasts beautifully with the spiky flowers.
• Perovskia atriplicifolia — Both plants provide a airy, silver aesthetic to the garden.

Especies parecidas

• Eryngium maritimum — It is a coastal relative with similar blue, spiky flower heads.
• Cardo marino — It features smaller, more numerous blue flowers.

Ciencia

Familia

Apiaceae

Género

Eryngium

Orden

Apiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Caucasus region

Conservación

This species is not of conservation concern and is widely cultivated.

It thrives in rocky, well drained soils where its deep taproot can access moisture.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, winter seed source for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

ornamental border, dried flower arrangements, pollinator garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is this plant a perennial?

It is technically a short lived perennial that often dies after setting seed.

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in full sun to perform its best.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name comes from the Greek word for a type of thistle, while the species name refers to its large size.

Bueno saberlo

• It is a short lived perennial that often acts like a biennial.
• The plant is famous for self seeding freely in the garden.
• It was named after Ellen Willmott, who allegedly scattered seeds in gardens she visited.

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