Hooker's Eryngo
Eryngium hookeri
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AR, LA, MS, OK and 1 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Hooker's Eryngo is a compact native wildflower that produces distinctive spiky, metallic blue-green flower heads on sturdy stems. This drought-tolerant annual thrives in full sun and poor soils, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for water-wise gardens. The architectural flowers add unique texture and interest during the summer blooming period.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hooker's Eryngo is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
The nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and native bees throughout the summer months. The spiky blooms provide an important food source during hot, dry periods when many other flowers have finished blooming.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hooker's Eryngo need?
- Hooker's Eryngo grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Hooker's Eryngo bloom?
- Hooker's Eryngo blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Hooker's Eryngo native?
- Hooker's Eryngo (Eryngium hookeri) is native to AR, LA, MS, OK and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Hooker's Eryngo attract?
- Hooker's Eryngo draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Hooker's Eryngo HOA-friendly?
- Hooker's Eryngo is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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