Limonium tetragonum - (Thunb.)A.A.Bull.
(Thunb.)A.A.Bull.
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juju98
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juju98
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hyeonsoo_kim
Description
Limonium tetragonum is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Young leaves - cooked.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan, Korea, Manchuria.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Requires a well drained soil and a sunny position.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
