Sea Lavender (Limonium Platyphyllum)

Sea Lavender

Features and Characteristics

Limonium platyphyllum, commonly called sea lavender, is a clump-forming perennial which typically grows 2-5′ tall. Features a rounded, cloud-like mass of tiny, lavender-blue flowers on long, wiry, multi-branched, nearly leafless stems which rise from a sprawling, basal rosette of 6-10″ long, oblong-elliptic, leathery leaves. Blooms in summer. Excellent fresh cut or dried flower. Also commonly called perennial statice.

Genus name comes from the Greek word leimon meaning a meadow in reference to the common habitat in salt meadows.

Specific epithet means broad-leaved.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Best in a moist, light, well-drained, sandy loam. May self-seed. Plant 18-24″ apart to promote good air circulation.

Sea Lavender (Limonium Platyphyllum) Requirements

Hardiness zone	3 - 9
Sun light	Full Sun
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

Crown and root rot are occasional problems. Good air circulation is the best prescription for minimizing the occurrence of these diseases. Tall plants may need staking, particularly if grown in heavy clay soils.

Uses

Provides color, contrast and texture to the perennial border or rock garden.

Sea Lavender (Limonium Platyphyllum) Details

Common name	Sea Lavender
Botanical name	Limonium Platyphyllum
Plant type	Herbaceous Perennial
Family	Plumbaginaceae
Hardiness zone	3 - 9
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Lavender Blue
Flowering period	July - August
Height	2 - 2.50 Feet
Width	2 - 2.50 Feet