A tough plant of the Mediterranean coast, the Mediterranean Sea Holly has become popular with gardeners especially around the coasts.

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A tough plant of the Mediterranean coast, the Mediterranean Sea Holly has become popular with gardeners especially around the coasts. The purple to blue flower heads is very distinct.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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