This perennial is commonly grown as an annual with upright pubescent stems that forms a dense erect habit. The dark green lobed leaves are wavy and funnel-shaped papery flowers are pink to blue, appearing from summer to early autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Limonium sinuatum is naturally found in the Mediterranean growing in an open sunny position in well-drained moderately fertile soils. It is drought resistant and tolerates salt spray but is frost tender.

Sea Lavender is an attractive hardy perennial that is grown for its spreading habit and its flowers. It is planted in front borders in small or cottage gardens or used for edging. It is also grown in patio pots and is suitable for coastal regions. It requires little maintenance and establishes in 1 to 2 years from seed. Cut flowers should be taken when they first bloom and hung upside down to dry.ID 1003

Limonium (lee-MÔ-nee-um) sinuatum (sin-ew-AH-tum)

Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Leadwort, Sea Lavender and Thrift Family