Lemon Sea Lavender Plant Care
Statice limonia St.-Lag.
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Limonium vulgare, called common sea-lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Limonium native to Atlantic parts of Europe from southwestern Sweden to southwestern Iberia, and introduced elsewhere. A clumping perennial found in salt marshes and other maritime habitats, it is a probable species complex that includes Limonium maritimum and L.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Lemon Sea Lavender?
Water Lemon Sea Lavender every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Lemon Sea Lavender Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Lemon Sea Lavender?
Lemon Sea Lavender (Statice limonia) belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family within the Statice genus. Lemon Sea Lavender is native to Atlantic parts of Europe from southwestern Sweden to southwestern Iberia, and introduced else.
Lemon Sea Lavender displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Lemon Sea Lavender produces small, papery flowers in clusters with vibrant colors like purple, pink, white, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lemon Sea Lavender?
Statice limonia requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Lemon Sea Lavender Need?
Lemon Sea Lavender thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lemon Sea Lavender Prefer?
Statice limonia grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Lemon Sea Lavender prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lemon Sea Lavender?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Lemon Sea Lavender to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lemon Sea Lavender?
Feed Lemon 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 Lemon 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 Lemon Sea Lavender?
Lemon Sea Lavender can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Lemon Sea Lavender Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lemon 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 Lemon Sea Lavender?
Lemon 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 Lemon Sea Lavender Need?
Lemon Sea Lavender grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Lemon Sea Lavender is native to Atlantic parts of Europe from southwestern Sweden to southwestern Iberia, and introduced else. In cooler regions, grow Lemon Sea Lavender as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Lemon 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 Statice genus (family Plumbaginaceae) — search all Statice species in the plant lookup.
Lemon Sea Lavender thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Statice limonia St.-Lag., family Plumbaginaceae (first published in Ann. Soc. Bot. Lyon vii. (1880) 135.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lemon 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 13a, 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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