Rattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium
With rigid, yucca-like leaves and an imposing vertical presence, Rattlesnake Master is one of the best perennials for architectural drama. The bluish foliage is soothing and sleek, like supercooled steel, and is the perfect foil for flashy yellow composites. This plant is as tough as its name sounds, and can tolerate drought, difficult soils, blazing sun, and neglect. The dense globe shaped flowers appear in summer atop 4-5′ tall stems.
Conditions: Full sun; average to dry soil
Size: 4′ – 5′ tall, 2′- 3′ wide
Zone: 3 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attractive to short-tongued bees, wasps, skippers, beetles, and other pollinators
