Limonium humile
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Limonium humile

Lax-flowered Sea-lavender · Lax-flowered sea lavender

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
5
Observations
55

Description

Source: leafsnap

Limonium humile is a species of sea lavender known by the common name lax-flowered sea-lavender.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Lax-flowered sea lavender is a sun-loving perennial herb that comes from open habitats and is commonly found growing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Lax-flowered sea lavender can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summers with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures raise the likelihood of the plant dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can improve its survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Lax-flowered sea lavender is in early spring, as it emerges from dormancy and starts active growth. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although this species has relatively low fertilizer requirements, an annual application can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Limonium
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
20 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, United Kingdom, France

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Common Names (2)

en Lax-flowered Sea-lavender
en Lax-flowered sea lavender