Limonium
( lim - MOH - nee - um )
At-A-Glance InformationCommonly called Statice or Sea Lavender, this genus of perennials and annuals needs full sun and moderate amounts of water. Basal leaves are large, green and leathery, and give rise to leafless, branched stems topped with flowers that range in color from blue to white. Great for dried flower arrangements and pressings. These plants can tolerate a good amount of heat and need good drainage, self-sowing where conditions are favorable.
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Limonium Species and Varietals
Sea Lavender growing zones vary depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Limonium perezii This perennial species grows best in zones 13, 15-17 and 20-24 and is native to the Canary Islands. Reaches 3 feet tall and almost as wide. Flowers are purple with white corollas, and bloom from spring through summer. Great as a beach plant, and has naturalized itself in many areas along the Southern California coastline. |
Limonium sinuatum Annual species that grows well in all zones; native to the Mediterranean; widely grown for use as dried flowers. Reaches 1.5 feet tall and 1 foot wide, with flowers in blue, lavender, white, yellow, apricot, orange, peach, rose, light blue, deep blue, and purple. Can bloom in spring, summer, or fall depending on when seeds are sown. |
Caring for Limonium
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 415, Limonium
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