species 6,571 observations

Leavenworth's Eryngo

Eryngium leavenworthii

Field notes

Supports All

34 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Black Swallowtail 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Great Golden Digger Wasp, Gray Hairstreak 33

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Moist
Water use: Low
Deer resistant: Yes
Plant type: Annual Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.