Tall Rattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium
Description:
This species begins as a basal rosette of leaves before producing tall stems with terminal, white clusters. This tough species is drought tolerant and deer resistant. 2 to 4 feet tall, prefers full sun and dry to moist soils. Flowers in the summer.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Rattlesnake Master, Button Snakeroot |
| Plant Family: | Apiaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | Pine Barrens |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees |
| Bloom Time: | May to August |
| Global and State Rank: | SNR, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Dry |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic |
| Soil pH: | 6.6 to 7.5 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Dry |