Deciduous Perennial Upright, Compact in the Apiaceae Family
Buy Prairie Moon Rattlesnake Master
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A compact selection of the native rattlesnake master, keeping its yucca-like foliage and globe-shaped flower heads in a tidy 3ft frame that won't flop.
'Prairie Moon' is a compact selection of the North American prairie native Eryngium yuccifolium (rattlesnake master), introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It keeps the species' signature silvery-gray, strap-shaped, yucca-like foliage and round, bristly, greenish-white flower heads, but in a much shorter, sturdier form — about 3ft tall rather than the species' typical 4-6ft — so it's far less prone to flopping in the garden.
Like the species, it's a true prairie native that thrives in lean, well-drained soil in full sun and is a magnet for pollinators.
Pros
Keeps rattlesnake master's architectural form and pollinator value in a shorter, sturdier package
Much less prone to flopping than the straight species
Deep taproot makes it extremely drought-tolerant once established
Rarely browsed by deer or rabbits
Cons
Deep taproot resents transplanting or division once established
Sharp, spiny leaf tips and flower bracts make handling uncomfortable
Seed-grown plants won't reliably stay as compact as the named selection
Highlights
This selection solves the straight species' biggest garden complaint — its tendency to open up and flop at 4-6ft — by staying a sturdy, upright 3ft or so, while keeping every bit of the species' wildlife value and yucca-like good looks.
Plant Data
Mature Size
30 - 42 inches
tall. 10 - 18 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Medium
Zones
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Non-Allergenic, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Winter Interest
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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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