Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plumbaginaceae

Genus:

Limonium

Species:

Limonium vulgare

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

lavender, purple

Native Range

United States: Montana, Canada: Ontario, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in coastal salt marshes