{"product_id":"eryngium-yuccifolium-rattlesnake-master","title":"Eryngium yuccifolium - Rattlesnake Master","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEryngium yuccifolium\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Rattlesnake Master, is a distinctive native perennial known for its sword shaped blue green leaves and spiky white flower clusters that resemble thistles. Its unusual form brings bold structure and lasting seasonal interest to native gardens and prairie plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"511\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 - 5 ft x 1 - 2 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"538\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"575\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"637\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well drained clay loam or sandy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"685\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low after establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"715\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNative to North America, found widely across the central and eastern United States in tallgrass prairies open savannas and dry fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eSupports a wide variety of native bees including sweat bees and long horned bees which rely on its pollen and nectar rich blooms through the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eProvides midsummer nectar for monarchs painted ladies and hairstreaks making it an important nectar source during a seasonal gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eWasps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eAttracts predatory and parasitic wasps that use the nectar for energy while helping control garden pests such as caterpillars and aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eFlies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eVisited by hover flies and other bee mimicking pollinators that contribute to pollination and enhance insect diversity in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow for mature width and airflow between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUse in prairie gardens pollinator strips dry borders native meadows and low water landscapes. It offers striking contrast to softer textures and performs well in mixed plantings with grasses and other sun loving natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eSporobolus heterolepis\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003ePrairie Dropseed\u003c\/strong\u003e) - a fine textured bunchgrass that softens the base of rattlesnake master and adds graceful movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003eEchinacea pallida\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003ePale Purple Coneflower\u003c\/strong\u003e) - an early summer bloomer with drooping petals that draws in pollinators and complements the bold upright flowers of eryngium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003eSilphium terebinthinaceum\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003ePrairie Dock\u003c\/strong\u003e) - a large leaved perennial with tall yellow blooms that provides strong vertical contrast and visual drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eMonarda bradburiana\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003eEastern Beebalm\u003c\/strong\u003e) - a compact early flowering mint that supports bees and adds early season interest beneath taller species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003eLiatris ligulistylis\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003eMeadow Blazing Star\u003c\/strong\u003e) - a butterfly favorite with fluffy purple spikes that bloom alongside eryngium and attract monarchs in large numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45947896463521,"sku":"ERYNGIUM YUCCAFOLIUM","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/rattl.jpg?v=1611243268","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/eryngium-yuccifolium-rattlesnake-master","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}