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Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow the soil surface to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Common Sea-Lavender · Marsh-Rosemary · Mediterranean Sea-Lavender
Limonium vulgare, or Sea Lavender, is a salt-tolerant perennial herb with clusters of small, papery flowers, ideal for coastal gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for optimal flowering and growth.
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Tolerates partial shade but may flower less.
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Reduce in winter.
Well-draining soil is essential; tolerates sandy, loamy, and chalky soils, including saline conditions.
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Grows best in moderate temperatures.
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Tolerates heat well; protect from hard frost.
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Fertilize sparingly in spring.
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Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring good drainage. Allow the soil surface to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Cut back plants in late autumn or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead foliage.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or by division of established clumps in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, using a well-draining compost. Avoid disturbing the roots excessively.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Mediterranean Sea Lavender (Limonium vulgare)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Caryophyllales |
| family | Plumbaginaceae |
| genus | Limonium |
| species | Limonium vulgare |
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