Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plumbaginaceae

Genus:

Limonium

Species:

Limonium gerberi

USDA Symbol:

LIGE3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

lavender, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal regions, tolerates saline conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at 65-70°F with light exposure. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI