Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plumbaginaceae

Genus:

Limonium

Species:

Limonium reniforme

USDA Symbol:

LIRE14

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

lavender, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, well-drained soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal saline environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at cool temperatures around 15-18°C with light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI