Western Marsh Rosemary, California Sea Lavender, California Sealavender, Western Marsh-rosemary, Limonium californicum var. mexicanum, Limonium mexicanum
Limonium californicum (California Sea Lavender) is a tough evergreen perennial or rounded subshrub sporting large clusters of tiny flowers with lavender to white petals. They are borne on stiff branching stems, well above the basal rosette of thick, leathery, oval leaves, up to 8 in. long (20 cm). Blooming from mid-summer to winter, California Sea Lavender is a plant of coastal habitats such as beaches, salt marshes, and coastal prairie, and other sandy saline and alkaline habitat such as playas. The dry, papery petals retain their color well, making them a good choice for dried arrangements. Ideal for seaside gardens, near wet areas such as dune swales and ponds near the coast.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Limonium |
| Common names | Sea Lavender, Statice |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States |
| Tolerance | Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Limonium |
| Common names | Sea Lavender, Statice |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States |
| Tolerance | Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Limonium californicum (California Sea Lavender) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Limonium californicum (California Sea Lavender) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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