Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master)

A Bold Native for Structure and Pollinators

Add striking texture and unmatched pollinator value to your landscape with Eryngium yuccifolium, commonly known as Rattlesnake Master. This distinctive native perennial stands out with its architectural form and globe-like blooms.

• Unique Blooms: Round, button-like white flower heads bloom from mid to late summer, creating a bold, sculptural look.
• Architectural Foliage: Long, narrow, yucca-like leaves add strong vertical texture even before flowering.
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts a wide range of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects—one of the best native plants for insect diversity.
• Tall & Upright: Forms clumps 1–2 feet wide, with flower stalks reaching 3–5 feet tall, ideal for the middle or back of borders.
• Drought-Tolerant & Hardy: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, performing especially well in dry prairies and open landscapes. Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.
• Low-Maintenance & Deer-Resistant: Tough and long-lived, requiring little care once established.

Perfect for pollinator gardens, meadows, and native plantings, Eryngium yuccifolium delivers bold structure and exceptional ecological value.