Rattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium
$10.99
Unit price perBack for the 2026 season.
Scattered along the stiff, upright stem of this unusual perennial are tough, blue-green, yucca-like, parallel-veined leaves. Smooth, rigid stem bearing thistle-like flower heads made up of small greenish-white florets mingled with pointed bracts. The individual, greenish-white flowers cluster into unique, globular heads. These occur on branch ends atop the 6 ft. plant.
Rattlesnake master can be an aggressive self-seeder. Remove seed heads to keep the plant in check. Scattered along the stiff, upright stem of this unusual perennial are tough, blue-green, yucca-like, parallel-veined leaves. Smooth, rigid stem bearing thistle-like flower heads made up of small greenish-white florets. The individual, greenish-white flowers cluster into unique, globular heads. Their spiny leaves make walking through clumps of these plants difficult.
Mature Height: 24 - 36"
Mature Spread: 18 - 24"
Sunlight Exposure: Sun
Water Needs: Low
Plant Profile
Rattlesnake Master
Sunlight Exposure
Sun
Water Needs
Low
Landscape Use
Accent
Growth Rate
Slow
Growth Shape
Upright
Flowering Season
Summer
Foliage Color
Green
Pest + Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant
Pollinator + Wildlife Support
Native (Great Lakes Region), Pollinator – Butterflies, Benefits Birds
Season of Interest
Summer
Fall Color
Green
Garden Performance & Beauty
Flowers for Cutting
Environmental Tolerances
Cold Tolerant
Winter Foliage
Deciduous
