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Genus: Limonium Species: latifolium Common Name: Sea Lavender Family: Plumbaginaceae Order: Caryophyllales Native: Southeastern and central Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 1.5 to 2.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Lavender, blue, pink, purple or white Propagation: Seed Zone: 3-9 Note: This clump-forming plant is suitable for borders, and cut flower or rock gardens. Sea Lavender does poorly in heavy soils and should be monitored for root rot. Providing this plant with good air circulation (plant 20-25 inches apart) will help to minimize diseases. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.