Name/Title
Sea LavenderEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0011Description
This dried Sea Lavender plant is beautifully displayed, showcasing its delicate purple-blue outer structures and small white flowers, which keep their vibrant colors even after drying. The pressing process flattens the stems above the leaves. The plant has been carefully secured to special paper with safe glue and is kept safe in a sealed holder.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Plumbaginaceae (Leadwort Family)Genus
LimoniumSpecies
sinuatumCommon Name
Sea Lavender; StaticeGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
lowGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
Full SunSoil Type
well-drained; sandy or gravellySoil pH
neutral to alkalineClimate Zone
USDA 8–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
basal rosetteBloom
Bloom Colors
white flowers; violet-blue calycesFlowering Season
summer–fallNotes
excellent dried flowerMaintenance
Pruning
remove spent stemsDeadheading
encouraged to extend bloomShearing
not necessaryNotes
avoid overwatering; salt tolerantPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
root rot in poorly drained soilsTreatment Notes
ensure sharp drainagePropagation
Propagation Type
seedNotes
start indoors; transplant after frostAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
