Common Sea Lavender

(Limonium vulgare)

Common Sea Lavender (Limonium vulgare)

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Climate Requirements

• Precipitation 23" - 36"
• High Temp. 68°F - 73°F
• Low Temp. 31°F - 39°F

Summary

Limonium vulgare, commonly known as Common Sea Lavender, is a perennial herb that can be evergreen or deciduous depending on the climate. It is native to coastal salt marshes, saline soils, and alkaline grasslands in Western and Southern Europe. This plant typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). It has a clumping form with leathery leaves and produces branching inflorescences of small flowers that can be white, yellow, pink, or purple, blooming in summer and fall. The flowers are notably showy and often used in dried flower arrangements due to their ability to retain color.

Common Sea Lavender is valued for its tolerance to salt and drought, making it suitable for seaside gardens and xeriscaping. It is also used as a border plant or for ground cover in areas with poor, saline soils. In cultivation, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions. There are no widely known serious disease or pest issues. Gardeners should verify local guidance before planting outside its native range to avoid unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub, Herb, Subshrub
  • Height: 1-2 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Purple, Pink
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Semi-deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

native to coastal salt marshes, saline soils, and alkaline grasslands in Western and Southern Europe

Other Names

Common Names: Common Sea-Lavender, Mediterranean Sealavender, Common Sea Lavender, Marsh Rosemary, Tætblomstret Hindebæger, Violette Strandnelke, Statice Vulgaire, Immortelle Bleue, Lavande De Mer, Limonium Vulgaire

Scientific Names: Limonium commune, Limonium vulgare, Statice limonium, Limonium vulgare subsp. pseudolimonium, Statice behen, Limonium vulgare subsp. vulgare, Limonium limonium, Statice pseudolimonium, Statice scanica

GBIF Accepted Name: Limonium vulgare Mill.