Eryngium alpinum - 2026

Eryngium alpinum is a hardy, perennial plant renowned for its striking, steel-blue, thistle-like flowers that bloom in summer. The spiny, globe-shaped flower heads are held above rosettes of stiff, grey-green foliage, creating a dramatic architectural feature in borders, rockeries, or alpine-style gardens. Its distinctive flowers attract pollinators, while the bold foliage adds year-round structure and texture.

Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, Eryngium alpinum is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance. Hardy and resilient, it is suitable for exposed or sunny positions and is long-lived, providing lasting ornamental interest through both foliage and flowers.