💜 Sea Lavender: Growing Guide
Sea Lavender (Limonium vulgare) grows best in full sun with little water, and does well at −15 to 38 °C (5–100 °F) in soil with a pH of 6.0–8.5. Space plants about 40 cm (16 in) apart. Expect 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Limonium vulgare |
|---|---|
| Category | Coastal Plants |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Low |
| Plant spacing | 40 cm (16 in) |
| Soil pH | 6.0–8.5 |
| Comfortable temperature | −15 to 38 °C (5–100 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season) |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm (0.4 in) |
| Height | 30–60 cm (12–24 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Plant out | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||
| Continental | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||||
| Oceanic | Plant out | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||
| Subtropical | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | |||||
| Cold / Northern | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||||
| Arid / Semi-arid | Plant out | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Harvest |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar–Apr · Harvest: May–Jul.
- Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: May · Harvest: Jun–Jul.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar–Apr · Harvest: May–Jul.
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Feb, Aug · Harvest: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
- Cold / Northern (Scandinavia, Canada, Russia, Alpine): Plant out: May · Harvest: Jun–Jul.
- Arid / Semi-arid (Arabian Peninsula, inland Australia): Plant out: Feb–Mar, Aug · Harvest: Apr–May, Sep.
Watering
Water about every 7 days in summer and about every 21 days in winter. Hardy coastal plant.
Growing tips
Purple. Loves salt. Coastal. Dried flowers last forever.
Good companion plants
These plants grow well alongside it:
Frequently asked questions
Sea Lavender: when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar–Apr · Harvest: May–Jul. Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: May · Harvest: Jun–Jul. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar–Apr · Harvest: May–Jul.
Sea Lavender: how often should I water it?
Water about every 7 days in summer and about every 21 days in winter. Hardy coastal plant.
Sea Lavender: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 40 cm (16 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 1 cm (0.4 in).
Sea Lavender: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Sea Lavender: which plants grow well with it?
Wild lavender.
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