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?Blue Hobbit? is a dwarf sea holly that rises in a globular mound to only 8-12" tall when in full bloom. Spiny, egg-shaped, purplish-blue flower heads atop silver-blue stems appear in a profuse and long summer bloom. Each flower head is an umbel composed of numerous, tiny, stemless flowers in a thistle-like head subtended by a narrow, spiky collar of blue-green bracts. Flowers appear just above a foliage mound consisting of smooth, deeply-toothed, blue green leaves in basal rosettes. Cultivar name of Hobbit is in reference to dwarf fictional characters created by J. R. R. Tolkien.
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Easily grown in dry, sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor soils. Tall plants may sprawl, particularly if grown in overly fertile soils or in anything less than full sun. Avoid overwatering. This is a taprooted plant that transplants poorly and is best left undisturbed once established. ?Blue Glitter? may be grown from seed and reportedly will bloom first year from seed.
| Common Name | Dwarf Sea holly |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 1 ft. |
| Width | 1 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Dry Soils |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Blooming Period | June to September |
| Flower Color | Blue/Silver |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | blue green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
