Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium)
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Blooms: mid summer
Host plant for: a few caterpillar species
Description: Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) is a native perennial that grows to a height of 3-5 feet at maturity. It blooms in mid-summer to early fall with clusters of small, white to greenish-white flowers that attract pollinators. Rattlesnake Master prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is an excellent choice for butterfly gardens, naturalized areas, and as a focal point in mixed borders. The plant gets its name from its historical use in treating snake bites.
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Blooms: mid summer
Host plant for: a few caterpillar species
Description: Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) is a native perennial that grows to a height of 3-5 feet at maturity. It blooms in mid-summer to early fall with clusters of small, white to greenish-white flowers that attract pollinators. Rattlesnake Master prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is an excellent choice for butterfly gardens, naturalized areas, and as a focal point in mixed borders. The plant gets its name from its historical use in treating snake bites.
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Blooms: mid summer
Host plant for: a few caterpillar species
Description: Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) is a native perennial that grows to a height of 3-5 feet at maturity. It blooms in mid-summer to early fall with clusters of small, white to greenish-white flowers that attract pollinators. Rattlesnake Master prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is an excellent choice for butterfly gardens, naturalized areas, and as a focal point in mixed borders. The plant gets its name from its historical use in treating snake bites.