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| Identification |
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Genus
Limonium
Species
sinuatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wavyleaf sea lavender
notchleaf statice
Family
PLUMBAGINACEAE
Specimen number
S11346
Data source
HtZn p135;Xeri p279
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
1' - 2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
A good use for this plant is in areas with seaside conditions. Limonium sinuatum can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Wavyleaf sealavender (also known as notchleaf statice) needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is sandy. It does well in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Seaside conditions
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production. Limonium sinuatum is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Limonium sinuatum has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Wavyleaf sealavender (locally known in some parts as notchleaf statice) has leathery oblong leaves. Flowers: This plant has airy clumps of blossoms with long lasting paper-like calyx that remains after the petals drop. Blossoms in such colors as pink, blue, lavender, yellow, white and various are common.
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