Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plumbaginaceae

Genus:

Limonium

Species:

Limonium californicum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

White, Violet

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in coastal salt marshes

Germination Information