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Common
name: "Sea Lavender" or "Statice"
Latin name: Limonium latifolium
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Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 7500'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 18" - 24"
Spread: 18"
Flowers: Yes, July - Sept
Flower type: Panicles
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 3+
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Pictured: Limonium
latifolium |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Prefers sandy soil types.
Fairly drought tolerant. Flowers are excellent for floral work,
either fresh or dried. Spray dried flowers with a fixative.
"Sea Lavender" does not like wet feet while dormant.
Propagation:
Seed can be planted directly in the ground after danger of frost
has passed. For quicker growth... purchase pre-started plants at
your local Garden Center. Once established, plants can be divided
in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare. |
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