Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master) sun Whale’s Tongue rarely produces pups

Whale’s Tongue rarely produces pups as it is a solitary succulent

It is adaptable for both dry and wet areas

Also known as Maypop

summer Mature height 3-6 ft Mature spread 4-6 ft Attracts Butterflies

Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master) sun Whale’s Tongue rarely produces pupsRattlesnake Master blooms from June until September and the flowers have a sweet honey like scent. The scent attracts many beneficial insects. Various butterflies visit the flower heads for nectar. Soldier beetles visit the flowers to eat pollen; major pollinators include a diversity of bees, wasps, and flies. Rattlesnake Master will grow from 2 5 ft tall on a stiff erect stem that is unbranched except at the top giving it a striking vertical look.