Limonium tetragonum
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Basic Information
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Genus: limonium
Plant ID (slug): limonium-tetragonum
Numeric ID: 20873
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Limonium tetragonum is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan, Korea, Manchuria.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Limonium tetragonum
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