Despite its name, it is not actually related to thelavenderplant.
The plant creates leathery, spoon-shaped leaves, red-tinted stems, and delicate purple blooms that appear in summer.
Better yet, sea lavender is a fairly easy perennial to cultivate and has very few cultural needs.
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These plants attract pollinators including bees and butterflies.
The flowers will typically turn brown in the winter months.
However, once the plant is established, it will only require occasional watering.
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Sea lavender is a drought-tolerant plant.
Soil
Sea lavender thrives in sandy soil, but will tolerate average, well-drained soil.
As a coastal perennial, it will grow well in salty, sandy, and windy conditions.
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It can also kill these plants.
When looking for fertilizer, steer clear of varieties that are rich in nitrogen.
Seeding is the easy way to propagate these perennials.
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Removing dead leaves will make room for new growth in the spring.
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