Common sea-lavender (Limonium vulgare)
Care, watering, light and tips for Common sea-lavender on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Common sea-lavender
Limonium vulgare, commonly known as sea lavender or statice, is a halophytic perennial plant forming dense rosettes of lanceolate basal leaves and producing branched panicles of small, violet or lilac flowers. It's ideal for coastal gardens, rockeries, or as a cut flower in dried arrangements, offering a wild and lasting touch. Its salt tolerance makes it perfect for marine environments and poor soils.
Native range
Coasts of Europe and North Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained soil, preferably sandy or stony, as it does not tolerate waterlogging. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry completely between waterings, and it is very drought-tolerant once established. Avoid excessive moisture at the roots, as it can lead to rot and fungal diseases, especially in winter.
How to save a dying Common sea-lavender
- Warning signs
- Wilted or yellowing leaves, dry tips, no flowering.
- First aid
- Check watering, ensure well-drained soil, and full sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering or shade. It does not tolerate waterlogging or lack of light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Good drainage and direct sun are key to recovery.