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Limonium vulgare

Sea Lavender

a perennial member of the Limonium genus in the family Plumbaginaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.3 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Flies, Bees, Wind, Self
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Flies, Bees, Wind, Self

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The roots are decongestant and depurative[7]. They are used in the treatment of consumption with haemorrhage[5].

Product or use
Decongestant
Product or use
Depurative

Material uses

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The plant repels moths[7]. The root is a source of tannin[6].

Product or use
Repellent
Product or use
Tannin

Environment

Range
Western and southern Europe, including Britain, N. Africa, N. America.
Habitat
Muddy salt marshes, avoiding shade[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerances
high wind, maritime exposure
Wind
Yes
Maritime
Yes
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant
Salinity
tolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring. Very difficult[4]. Root cuttings in late autumn or winter[4].

Cultivation

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Succeeds in light dry soils[1]. Tolerates maritime exposure[4]. A good bee plant[2].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. International Bee Research Association. Garden Plants Valuable to Bees. International Bee Research Association. 1981-00-00

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  3. Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962-00-00

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  4. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  5. Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9

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  6. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

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  7. Freethy. R. From Agar to Zenery. The Crowood Press 1985-00-00 ISBN 0-946284-51-2

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