Sea-lavender

Plant family

Leadwort family (Plumbaginaceae)

Also known as

Statice, Caspia, Marsh-Rosemary

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Dry

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm

Instructions

Description

The beach lilac, sea lavender or repulse, belongs to the family of plumbaginaceae. There are about 300-350 species worldwide. Most of the herbaceous species are perennial, rarely growing as a semi-shrub. They grow up to 1 m tall. The flowers are found in white to lavender and yellow. They are often salt plants (halophytes) and often grow along coasts. They are used as ornamental, cut and dried flowers, rarely for food or medicinal purposes.

Growing tips

In cold frames or in trays from March, sow 2-3 grains each in small pots, when sowing depth pay attention to the note on the seed bag - differences in species and varieties, and keep moist. Do not cultivate too warm. Germination at after about 2 weeks. Cut flowers in dry weather just before fading, dry in an airy and dark place. Divide and thin out every 2-3 years. Propagate by sowing, root cuttings and division. Most species are hardy.