Rattlesnake Master

A Yucca-Like Native for the Midwest

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) is a plant that stops people in their tracks. It has spiky, blue-green foliage that looks like a desert Yucca, but it's actually a native of the wet prairie. In summer, it sends up tall stalks topped with unique, white, spherical flower heads that look like thistles or golf balls.

Why You Need It:

• Architectural Drama: Adds a bold, structural, desert-like look to the garden.
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts an incredible diversity of specialized wasps and bees.
• Toughness: Thrives in clay, sand, wet, or dry soil.

Planting Tips:

Plant in Full Sun. It has a deep taproot and lives for decades, so plant it where you want it to stay. It looks fantastic planted in groups of three.