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Rattlesnake Master

Eryngium yuccifolium

Category: Perennial • Rattlesnake Master

Rattlesnake Master is a drought-tolerant perennial with unique spiky flowers, perfect for pollinator gardens.

Mature Height: null
Mature Width: null
Bloom Color: White, Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Summer
Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Rattlesnake Master is a unique perennial plant known for its spiky, yucca-like leaves and distinctive globe-shaped flower heads. It attracts pollinators and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for native gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture. Prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, with moderate moisture levels. It can adapt to various pH levels.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenpollinator garden

Special Features

Attractive spiky flowersdrought-tolerant

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding texture to gardens and attracting pollinators. Works well in prairie-style landscapes.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Rattlesnake Master a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

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