California Sea Lavender
Limonium californicum
Family: Plumbaginaceae
California Sea Lavender grows in full sun and prefers saline coastal soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow California Sea Lavender
California Sea Lavender growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Saline coastal soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for California Sea Lavender as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
California Sea Lavender (Limonium californicum) is listed in the Plumbaginaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4958
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
California Sea Lavender is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Saline coastal soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Saline coastal soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.