Field Eryngo (Eryngium campestre) seeds

Diese stachelige Schönheit sieht aus wie eine Distel, gehört aber zur Familie der Doldenblütler.
Contents: Approx. 200 seeds.
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.

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SKU: ERY03

GTIN: 4251420520463

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Field Eryngo, also known as Watling Street Thistle, is an extraordinary wild plant characterised by its striking appearance and robust properties. This spiny beauty resembles a thistle, but belongs to the Apiaceae family (Umbellifers) and is native to many parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It thrives on dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides, making it a true survivor in arid, sunny landscapes.

The plant, which can reach up to 80 cm in height, is distinguished by its thorny, grey-green leaves and spherical, spiny flower heads that display a greenish hue from June to September. These distinctive flower heads are not only visually captivating but also serve as an important food source for bees and other pollinating insects. Its thorny growth further protects the plant from herbivores, making it particularly resilient.

Eryngium campestre is extremely low-maintenance and prefers sunny, dry locations with nutrient-poor, well-drained soils. It is perfect for rock gardens, dry beds, or naturalised areas. The plant requires very little water and is highly resistant to drought and heat. Pruning is not necessary – on the contrary, the dried flower heads remain an attractive feature in the garden even during winter.

In addition to its use as an ornamental plant, it has also been consumed as a wild vegetable: young shoots and roots are edible and were historically prepared as a vegetable. In folk medicine, Field Eryngo was used as a medicinal plant to treat coughs, digestive issues, and bladder disorders, particularly due to the diuretic properties of its root.

Plant description

Species:	Apiaceae
Root system:	Deep roots Taproot
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Wildflower
Flower colour:	Green
Region of origin:	Afghanistan Caucasus Central Europe Mediterranean Region Southern Europe Eastern Europe North Africa Iran
Use:	Medicinal plant Dried flower Edible plant Good insect food plant Ornamental plant
Characteristics:	Self-seeds Needs cold to germinate Winter-hardy Drought tolerant
Climate:	Temperate Dry
Winter hardiness zones:	5 (-30 bis -23 °C)
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Soil type:	Chalky No waterlogging Undemanding Free-draining Dry
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	50 cm
Water requirement:	No waterlogging Low
Sunlight:	Full sun
When to sow outdoors:	February March September October
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Germination time:	1-3 months

Field eryngo should be sown in autumn or early spring, as the seeds require a period of cold to germinate. A sunny, well-drained site with sandy or stony soil is ideal. Sow the seeds thinly and cover them lightly with soil. Germination takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks. Once established, the plant is low-maintenance and highly drought-tolerant. Artificial stratification of the seeds is also possible.

Other names

Botanical name:	Eryngium campestre; Eryngium officinale; Eryngium vulgare;
German names:	Feldmannstreu; Donardistel; Brachdistel; Steppenhexe; Steppenroller; Krausdistel;
English names:	Field Eryngo; Watling Street Thistle; Dane's Flower; Dane's Weed;

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