Eryngium variifolium 'Miss Marble' (Moroccan Sea Holly)

Eryngium variifolium 'Miss Marble' is a striking evergreen Moroccan sea holly prized for its naturally variegated foliage. Dark green, spiny heart-shaped leaves feature distinctive creamy white veins, creating an eye-catching contrast. Throughout summer, branched stems produce delicate thistle-like sprays of violet-blue flowers with silvery-white and grey-blue spiny bracts that attract bees and butterflies. This clump-forming perennial reaches 24 inches tall with a 16-inch spread, making it ideal for gravel gardens, rock gardens, and cottage-style landscapes. It thrives in dry, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, making it perfect for hot, challenging locations and hell strips where other plants struggle. A low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking texture, colour, and pollinator appeal.