Showy Sea Lavender Plant Care
Goniolimon speciosum Boiss.
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Goniolimon speciosum, the dwarf statice or plantain-leaved thrift, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae. It is native to the Eurasian steppes, southern and eastern Russia, Kazakhstan, Siberia, Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Showy Sea Lavender?
Water Showy Sea Lavender every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Showy Sea Lavender Native To?
What Is the Showy Sea Lavender?
Showy Sea Lavender (Goniolimon speciosum) belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family within the Goniolimon genus. Showy Sea Lavender is native to the Eurasian steppes, southern and eastern Russia, Kazakhstan, Siberia, Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang.
Showy Sea Lavender displays a low clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Showy Sea Lavender produces small clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Showy Sea Lavender?
Goniolimon speciosum requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Showy Sea Lavender Need?
Showy Sea Lavender thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Showy Sea Lavender Prefer?
Goniolimon speciosum grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Showy Sea Lavender prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Showy Sea Lavender?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Showy Sea Lavender to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Showy Sea Lavender?
Feed Showy Sea Lavender every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Showy Sea Lavender?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Showy Sea Lavender?
Showy Sea Lavender can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to statice plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Showy Sea Lavender Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Showy Sea Lavender, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Showy Sea Lavender?
Showy Sea Lavender is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Showy Sea Lavender Need?
Showy Sea Lavender grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Showy Sea Lavender is native to the Eurasian steppes, southern and eastern Russia, Kazakhstan, Siberia, Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang. In cooler regions, grow Showy Sea Lavender as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Showy Sea Lavender is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Goniolimon genus — compare its care with other Goniolimon species on PlantoScan.
Goniolimon is part of the Plumbaginaceae plant family — browse all Plumbaginaceae genera and species.
Showy Sea Lavender thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Goniolimon speciosum Boiss., family Plumbaginaceae (first published in Prodr. 12: 634 (1848)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Showy Sea Lavender, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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