Common Name
Rattlesnake-master
Marsh eryngo
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
4.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Hardiness Zone
6,
7,
8
Commercially Available
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Additional Info
Habitat: Freshwater and oligohaline tidal marshes, tidal swamps, and sea-level fens; a constituent of both lunar-tidal riverine systems of the northern Coastal Plain and wind-tidal systems of the Embayed Region of far southeastern Virginia. Infrequent in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife Value: Native bees as well as other pollinators are attracted to the flowers.
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
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