Eryngium articulatum

$9.70

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Bee Thistle

Bee thistle is a perennial flower found in marshes and along riverbanks. The stems reach about 3 feet in height.

The large purple egg-sharped flower cluster appears in the late summer to early fall.

Host to the black swallowtail butterfly and native bees, and honey bees.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Moderate

Soil: Clay

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies

Container

D-16, D-40, D-40S

Ecological Value

Provides for butterflies and bees

Historical Uses

No Historical Uses found

Distribution

Native to California and Baja California

Elevation

35 to 4725 ft

Habitat

It grows in wet places, such as vernal pools and flooded meadows.