Limonium platyphyllum
sea lavender
plumbaginaceae
Clouds of tiny violet flowers above narrow,
leathery basal leaves
24–30 in. (8 in.) high; 30 in. wide
Full sun
Blooms July–August
Zones 3–9
pruning Deadheading can prolong
bloom, but plants have a long season
of interest whether deadheaded or not.
The highly branched flowering stems
are just as attractive after the tiny
flowers fall, and they are good for
dried arrangements or, better still, left
as a dried arrangement on the plant inthe garden. They hold well into early
winter but often snap off in heavy
storms in late winter. The foliage is
evergreen to semi-evergreen. Do not
prune for the winter. Plants can be
cleaned up in the spring, or new
growth normally will fill in quickly to
hide any old, damaged foliage.
other maintenance
Well-draining soil is essential to
survival. Tolerant of drought and salt.
Staking is usually not necessary except
in heavy or overly rich soils. Resents
division; allow clumps to remain
undisturbed. Space plants at least 24
in. apart to allow for good air circula-
tion and reduce the chance of crown
Limonium platyphyllum and root rot.