Sea Lavender, Mediterranean sea lavender, Common Privet

Limonium vulgare

Physical Characteristics

Limonium vulgare is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, bees, wind. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Western and southern Europe, including Britain, N. Africa, N. America.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Decongestant Depurative The roots are decongestant and depurative[66]. They are used in the treatment of consumption with haemorrhage[257].

Known Hazards

None known