Wildflowers
Rattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium
Features
White to greenish white flowers in ball-like heads; sharp strappy foliage that resembles that of yucca.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained sites. Tolerant of dry sites.
Mature Height
3-4 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
June - September
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Found in prairies and savannahs. Rattlesnake Master is listed as threatened in Ohio and Michigan. This plant has a taproot, so is difficult to transplant.
