Plant Guide

Limonium sinuatum

• Common Name

  Statice/Sea Lavender
• CA Native

  Non-native
• Plant Type

  Perennial
• Size

  18 - 24" x 15"
• Flower Color

  Purple, Pink, White
• Bloom Time

  • Fall
  • Summer
• Leaves

  N / A
• Evergreen

  Deciduous
• Deer Resistant

  Rarely Damaged
• Wildlife Value

  • Bees
  • Butterfly & Other Insect Nectar
• Growth Rate

  Moderate
• Hardiness

  Hardy
• Adverse Growth Factors

  None
• Special Features

  • Low Maintenance
  • Showy Flowers
• Water Use

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low
• Soil pH

  6.5-7.5 (neutral)
• Exposure

  • Full Sun
• Soil Type

  Not Particular
• Drainage

  Good Drainage
• Description and Cultural Plant Tips

  This mounding clump type perennial haslarge, dark green leaves with small blue and purple flowers that form clusters above the leaves. Flowers dry well and are a great additiion to dried flower arrangements. Also these flowers have a long vase life. Looks good with pink coneflowers and white or pink Gaura. 

  Plant slightly higher than soil grade in a sunny part of the garden. Grows best in neutral soils but will also grow in alkaline soils. Leaves can become dry and unattractive easily, especially if underwatered, but does not affect the flowers. Plant in the mid-border and put shorter plants (such as Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise') in front of it to hide the leaves.

  A welcome nectar source for bees.

  No significant pests or diseases. However, they are somewhat susceptible to Blackspot if located in a damp area.

   

• Master Gardener Comments

  I use this plant in my perennial garden not only for the added color it provides but also for cut  and dry flower arrangements.

• Varietals

  N / A