100 Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master Seeds Native Wildflower Pollinator Garden
Eryngium yuccifolium, commonly called Rattlesnake Master, is a distinctive native perennial known for its bold architectural form. Its spiky, yucca-like foliage and unique greenish-white globular flower heads create striking texture and structure in native plant gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes.
This hardy wildflower is a valuable addition to pollinator and wildlife gardens, attracting a wide range of beneficial insects to its unusual globe-shaped blooms. The sturdy stems and long-lasting flower heads also make it an excellent choice for fresh or dried floral arrangements. It performs well in meadow and prairie plantings, rain gardens, and low-maintenance borders where its drought tolerance and bold form can be appreciated.
Species: Eryngium yuccifolium
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clumping
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 30-90 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, press lightly, keep moist
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native to central and eastern North America