In The Garden: Mystery Alpine plant

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by ecoman, Apr 10, 2013.

  1. ecoman

    ecoman New Member

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    I am hoping someone can help me identify this plant that I have had growing on a sloped rock garden for 4 or 5 years. It dies back to the ground every year and has round flowers the same colour as the leaves (you can see a couple starting in the bottom right corner of the picture. My friends have had trouble transplanting it but it does great on my steep slope in full sun.

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Eryngium?
     
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    It's not unlike Eryngium maritimum, which is a beach plant!
     
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    I have looked at some pics and descriptions of Eryngium maritimum and I think that this is it. I have several other eryngium varieties (that I love)and can now give this one a name.

    Any ideas for successful division ?

    thanks for your help Todd and Eric
     
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