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Limonium virgatum (Violet sea lavender)
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Limonium virgatum
Other names
Violet sea lavender, Limonium oleifolium, Statice oleifolia
Genus
Limonium Limonium
Species
L. virgatum - L. virgatum is a borderline hardy, woody-based, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial or subshrub with a basal rosette of lance-shaped to spoon-shaped, grey green leaves and stiff, branched stems bearing small, violet flowers from spring into summer.
Limonium virgatum is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Flower
Violet in Spring; Violet in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems.
Propagation
Sow seed with gentle heat in spring. Divide in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Limonium virgatum (Violet sea lavender) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Drying, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in sandy soil in full sun. Tolerates drought and saline conditions. Protect from wet, winter conditions.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Limonium virgatum
Other names
Violet sea lavender, Limonium oleifolium, Statice oleifolia
Genus
Limonium Limonium
Species
L. virgatum - L. virgatum is a borderline hardy, woody-based, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial or subshrub with a basal rosette of lance-shaped to spoon-shaped, grey green leaves and stiff, branched stems bearing small, violet flowers from spring into summer.
Native to
Mediterranean
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Spring; Violet in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems.
Propagation
Sow seed with gentle heat in spring. Divide in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Limonium virgatum (Violet sea lavender) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Drying, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in sandy soil in full sun. Tolerates drought and saline conditions. Protect from wet, winter conditions.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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