Eryngium yuccifolium
Common name: Rattlesnake Master
Rattlesnake Master is a common plant in the prairies of our region, occuring on a range of sites from dry to moist. Flowers bloom on the ends of central stalks, sometimes from the axils, in clusters of long stemmed inflorescence with white to light green spiked balls on the ends. The leaves resemble those of the yucca, lending to the specific epithet yuccifolium. Although this plant can take some shade, staking may be necessary under shady conditions.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White Green
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 5 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot