| Common Name | Sea Holly 'Magical Star' |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Eryngium |
| Species | N/A |
| Variety | Magical Star |
| Origin | Europe / Asia (Cultivar) |
| Blooming | Summer to early autumn with striking blue flower heads. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green / Metallic blue |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; prefers alkaline conditions and low fertility.
Drought tolerant once established; water moderately only during establishment. Avoid wet foliage.
Requires full sun exposure for best flowering; insufficient light leads to leggy growth.
Low nutrient requirements; avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent flopping and rot.
Cut back spent flower heads after blooming; cut plants to ground in late autumn.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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