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	Sea holly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It has been suggested that Eringoes be merged into this article or section.
		Sea holly, shore of Mediterranean Sea near mouth of Dalyan River, Turkey
		The Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum) is a species of Eryngium in the plant family Apiaceae and native to most European coastlines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sea_holly (149 words)

	Sea Holly
		Sea Holly is a perennial herb that have been referenced in latin medical and herbal texts that date back to the late 12th century.
		Sea Holly flowers, bracts and upper stems develop a steel blue gray color in the later part of their growing season.
		Sea Holly is an excellent dried flower but we recommend wearing gloves when working with it to avoid the spiny leaves.
	www.driedflowersdirect.com /dried-flowers/sea-holly.htm (273 words)

	Herbal Descriptions - Sea Holly - Eryngium maritinum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Sea Holly (Eryngium maritinum, Eryngium campestre) of the family Eryngo, abounds on most of the sandy seashores of England, and is very plentiful on its East Coast, and also on the sands of Mounts Bay, Cornwall, but is rare in Scotland.
		We read that once the town of Colchester presented royalty with a sample of their candied Sea Holly roots, whereon the sale of the article increased greatly, and many wonderful cures were supposed to be effected by the confection.
		Sea Holly is useful in paralysis and chronic nervous diseases, alike in simple nervousness and in delirium produced by diseases.
	www.viable-herbal.com /herbdesc3/1seaholl.htm (627 words)

	Holly history planting care - Sea Bluff Holly Farm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The use of Holly as a symbolic winter decoration, with its shiny, prickly leaves and blood-red berries, goes back in history to the Celtic peoples of Northern Europe, who decorated their homes with it during the time of the winter solstice, or Yule.
		The early Celtic Christians associated the prickly holly leaves with the crown of thorns from the crucifixion and the red berries with the blood of Christ.
		All our holly is treated to extend the life of the leaves and berries; and, provided you keep it in a cool environment, should last for several weeks.
	www.seabluffholly.com /holly_info.html (465 words)

	THOMAS HOLLOWAY - LoveToKnow Article on THOMAS HOLLOWAY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		From itssuperficial resemblance to the holly, the tree Quercus hex, the evergreen oak, received the appellation of holm-oak.
		The holly is propagated by means of the seeds, which do not normally germinate until their second year, by whip-grafting and budding, and by cuttings of the matured summer shoots, which, placed in sandy soil and kept under cover of a hand-glass in sheltered situations, generally strike root in spring.
		The wood of the holly is even-grained and hard, especially when from the heartwood of large trees, and almost as white as ivory, except near the centre of old trunks, where it is brownish.
	www.1911ency.org /H/HO/HOLLOWAY_THOMAS.htm (1654 words)

	Sea Holly - LoveToKnow Garden
		Sea Holly (Eryngium) - Handsome perennials or biennials of the Parsley order, but so unlike that class of plants in general appearance as to be often mistaken for Thistles.
		For the garden—whether the decoration of the border, or rock garden, or the lawn—few plants yield a greater charm from the size and color of involucres and stems.
		Protection is not needed, as the Sea Hollies will stand any exposure so long as the drainage is good.
	garden.lovetoknow.com /wiki/Sea_Holly (361 words)

	Eryngium variifolium at Digging Dog Nursery \| Moroccan Sea Holly
		From its leathery lobed leaves to the spiny, decorative bracts that host the flower, the Sea Holly has a sense of movement that is up and out.
		Excellent in fresh or dried arrangements, the flowers are borne on tall, branching stems, and the terminal blooms hold their color while lateral flowers develop, until the entire stem is covered with mature blossoms.
		The Moroccan Sea Holly is as valuable for its unusual dark and evergreen marbled foliage as for its steel blue flowers set on spiny, silvery bracts atop thick, erect silver-blue stems.
	www.diggingdog.com /pages2/plantpages.php/P-0848 (218 words)

	HOLLY (Ilex Aquifolium) - Online Information article about HOLLY (Ilex Aquifolium)
		The holly is propagated by means of the seeds, which do not normally germinate until their second See also:
		In the fruitless variety laurifolia, " the most floriferous of all hollies " (Hibberd), the flowers are highly fragrant; the form known as femina is, on the other hand, remarkable for the number of its berries.
		Derbyshire the tradition obtains that according as the holly brought at Christmas into a house is smooth or rough, the wife or the See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /HIG_HOR/HOLLY_Ilex_Aquifolium_.html (2127 words)

	Eryngium x 'Sapphire Blue' - Sea Holly P.P. #11088 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Sea Holly likes poor soil that is well drained and will take full sun, however, some shade would be beneficial in the heat of summer.
		This Sea Holly comes from Blooms of Bressingham, it is a cross between Eryngium bourgatii and Eryngium alpinum, both native European Sea Hollies.
		Sea Hollies have been known to become invasive which is why 'Sapphire Blue' is a good choice for any garden since it is sterile.
	www.magnoliagardensnursery.com /productdescrip/Erynium_SapphireBlue.html (224 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Holly, Sea - Herb Profile and Information
		The whole plant is very stiff and of a pale-green colour, less glaucous and more branched than the Sea Holly; the corolla are blue, sometimes white or yellow.
		---Cultivation---The Sea Holly, in common with the ornamental varieties, Eryngo, now cultivated, will grow in a garden, if planted in a warm, well-drained and preferably a gravel soil, but the roots will not grow as large or as fleshy as those which are found upon the seashore within reach of salt water.
		The roots of both the Common Sea Holly and of the Field Eryngo are both sold under the name of Eryngo Root.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/h/holsea29.html (1163 words)

	Herald-Review - Grand Rapids, Minnesota (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		I bought a package of seeds of sea holly and upon opening the package at home discovered there were only three seeds!
		Sea holly is a beautiful long-lived perennial that is grown for its interesting metallic, spine-toothed foliage and steel blue gray flower heads formed from thistle-like bracts surrounding a central flower.
		As proof of this, sea holly plants are now growing, uninvited, in several areas in my gardens.
	www.grandrapids-mn.com /placed/index.php?sect_rank=3&story_id=189079 (877 words)

	Sea Holly Inn, Cape May, bed and breakfast, New Jersey, inns
		Located in the Victorian area of Historic Cape May, The Sea Holly Inn is an elegant three story Gothic Cottage with Italianate detailing.
		The Sea Holly is one block from the ocean, within walking distance of the Victorian Mall and restaurants.
		The Sea Holly was nominated by the business community two years in succession for the prestigious Beautification Award in the Business Renovation Division, sponsored by the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce.
	www.bbhost.com /seaholly (226 words)

	Care and Culture of Sea Holly, Eryngium bourgatii
		Sea Holly,Eryngium bourgatii is a very uniquely ornamental, perennial plant which is among the favorites of many varieties of butterfly.
		The prickly foliage of this plant is variegated green and white.
		Sea Holly is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
	www.thegardenhelper.com /Eryngium.htm (169 words)

	Better Homes & Gardens: A Seedy Character - growing sea holly; includes other gardening tips - Brief Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The silver-blue petals of sea holly waft ethereally almost hip-high in the flower bed.
		As well as flowering its second season and then--pffft--going toes up, sea holly actually multiplies Sea holly seeds so reliably, in fact, that many seasoned gardeners are still convinced the plant is a perennial.
		And some texts go so far as to say sea holly seedlings resist transplanting Two things: 1) We have not found this to be the case.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1041/is_3_79/ai_70637090 (492 words)

	Crocus.co.uk: Sea Holly - ID 1637981 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This small sea holly produces masses of intense blue, teasel-like flowers on branched stems from July to September above clumps of toothed, dark green leaves.
		Seas, Hollies, sales, buyers and prices) will give you different results than if you used the singular version of the word.
		You can search for this exact phrase Sea Holly using our search function at the top of the page or using the words Sea's and/or the word Holly's or similar words or phrases to find products from other suppliers that match what you are looking for.
	www.truste-marketing.co.uk /uk_dir/products/1896699.html (781 words)

	How to Grow Sea Holly (Eryngium Amethystinum) - eHow.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Sea holly is a striking, tall plant with spiky-looking, divided leaves and steel-blue flowers that look like they have a collar around them.
		Plant a sea holly in full sun in well-drained soil.
		Don't water or fertilize a sea holly once it is established.
	www.ehow.com /how_7062_grow-sea-holly.html (234 words)

	Lycos- 'Sea Holly' in 'Garden Plants & Bushes'
		This variegated sea holly is excellent for a rockery or the front of a sunny, well-drained border.
		This tall sea holly is perfect for the middle or back of a sunny, ...
		This small sea holly is perfect for the front of a ...
	shopping.lycos.co.uk /2945en1638226.html (319 words)

	Chapter Seacoast <i>to</i> Sea louse of S by Webster's Dictionary (1913 Edition)
		A fabulous creature, half horse and half fish, represented in classic mythology as driven by sea dogs or ridden by the Nereids.
		One of the leaders among the Norsemen who passed their lives in roving the seas in search of plunder and adventures; a Norse pirate chief.
		There are numerous species, bearing such popular names as sea lion, sea leopard, sea bear, or ursine seal, fur seal, and sea elephant.
	www.bibliomania.com /2/3/257/1210/24014/4.html (374 words)

	Eryngium planum Sea Holly
		A small thistle, Sea Holly, does surprisingly well in the fairly shady spot where this photo was taken.
		Planted early in spring, this Sea Holly was in full bloom by early summer.
		Toward the end of the summer, the main stalk had died and was being replaced by a smaller side shoot.
	www.mountainvalleygrowers.com /eryplanum.htm (99 words)

	Eryngium or Sea Holly at Digging Dog \| Eryngium giganteum, Eryngium planum, Eryngium proteiflorum, & Eryngium ...
		Distinguished from other Sea Hollies by the intense, steel blue hue infusing its branched stems, leaves, and teasel-shaped flowers, ‘Sapphire Blue’ features huge blossoms nestled in dramatic collarlike bracts.
		Supported by sturdy, widely branched stiff stems, the extraordinary blooms fade to buff, remaining decorative until frost above glossy basal leaves that are deeply heart-shaped and spineless.
		Absolutely show stopping in the border or a container, alluring to bees and unparalleled as a dried flower, the magnificent Giant Sea Holly may not be long-lived, but endures by self-seeding.
	www.diggingdog.com /pages2/eryngium.php (596 words)

	The Sea Holly Inn, Cape May, NJ
		Over the Memorial Day weekend I had the chance to do a little investigation of the Sea Holly Inn down in Cape May, New Jersey.
		This Inn has been in a few books, one dealing with ghosts in Cape May (you locals know which one I'm talking about.) The Inn was built in 1875 and the current owners are Walt and Patty Melick.
		The Sea Holly is located at 815 Stockton Ave, Cape May NJ 08204.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /parainvestigator/Reports/Sea.html (783 words)

	Online Plant Encyclopedia, Plant Encyclopaedia: Eryngium X oliverianum - Eryngo - Sea holly
		A shiny, jagged looking mound of dark green foliage, from which arise sturdy flowering spikes with outreaching branches.
		These carry the distinctive flowerheads of the sea holly breed, likened by one writer to thimbles - though most certainly not for a tender thumb since the flowers carry a fearsome spiked base.
		The metallic blue tints of the flowers fade as they mature.
	www.plantpress.com /plant-encyclopedia/plantdb.php?plant=3542 (203 words)

	Sea Holly
		Eryngium giganteum The silver-blue petals of sea holly waft ethereally almost hip-high in the flower bed.
		Sea holly seeds so reliably, in fact, that many seasoned gardeners are still convinced the plant is a perennial.
		And some texts go so far as to say sea holly seedlings resist transplanting.
	www.bhg.com /mwl/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/15177.xml&catref=cat1970010 (481 words)

	Blue Sea Holly - Page 2 - GardenGuides Forums
		One flower head is now turning darker green with a blue tint to the head of the flower.
		It is the lack of sun that's keeping my sea holly from blueing up, but I found more info for anyone who may want it.
		I have a sea holly, but it's not a nice as yours...
	www.gardenguides.com /forum/showthread.php?p=362850#post362850 (673 words)

	Blue Sea Holly - GardenGuides Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		I have a blue sea holly, and it was supposed to be a very blue variety (Eryngium alpinum) but it's a dull blue that you can't even see.
		in looking for sea holly online for you, BB i found a site for Digging Dog nursery with a description of Miss Wilmott's Ghost, the giant white form.
		And the pic you posted of the blue sea holly is not like mine.
	www.gardenguides.com /forum/showthread.php?p=341159 (525 words)

	Lycos- 'Sea Holly' in 'Garden Plants & Bushes'
		This tall sea holly is perfect for the middle or back of a sunny, well-drained border.
		This variegated sea holly is excellent for a rockery or the front of a ...
		This tall sea holly makes excellent dried or 'everlasting' ...
	shopping.lycos.co.uk /2945en6728287.html (343 words)

	Online Plant Encyclopedia, Plant Encyclopaedia: Eryngium giganteum - Eryngo - Miss Willmott's ghost - Sea holly
		The following season, her visiting cards made their presence felt.
		Like other sea hollies, this is excellent for drying.
		We've had to use both Encyclopedia and Encyclopaedia interchangeably so that search engines know what our site is about not to confuse you.
	www.plantpress.com /plant-encyclopedia/plantdb.php?plant=1488 (248 words)

	Christmas Holly English Holly - Sea Bluff Holly Farm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Send a Christmas Gift to someone special or use our beautiful holly to decorate your home this coming Christmas.
		Our gift packages this year include a 2-lb box of premium English holly.
		Sea Bluff Holly is now taking holly gift orders for the 2005 season.
	www.seabluffholly.com (88 words)

	Eryngium
		Of the 200 or so species, found mainly in the Mediterranean regions, the following are most commonly seen as ornamentals.
		alpinum (al-pie' num)--Alpine Sea Holly, 1-3', heart-shaped basal leaves, zones 4-7, native to Europe, one of bluest of genus both flowers and stem
		amethystinum (a-meth-stee' num)--Amethyst Sea Holly, 1-1½', pinnately divided basal leaves, zones 2-8, native to Europe, most cold hardy of genus, metallic blue flowers and stems branched near top
	pss.uvm.edu /pss123/pereryng.html (506 words)

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