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Frankenia laevis

A coastal groundcover known for its lavender flowers

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Frankenia laevis
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Frankenia laevis is a mat-forming evergreen perennial or subshrub native to coastal regions of Western Europe.

It thrives in saline, sandy soils, making it an ideal plant for dry or coastal gardens or xeriscaping.


The leaves are small, linear to lanceolate leaves, grey-green and sometimes slightly sticky; they will often turning reddish-copperish in the winter.

The flowers are tiny but abundant pink to pale lilac blooms with yellow centers, appearing from late spring through summer

The growth habit is slow but dense – overtime it will create a soft cushion-like ground cover.


👩‍🌾GARDENING TIPS 👩‍🌾:

    • Great for green roofs, gravel gardens, and coastal borders

    • Attracts small pollinators

    • Excellent ground cover for hot, dry, and even salty conditions

    • Also suitable for cracks in paving or walls due to its tough, spreading habit


Other Names:

Sea Heath

Smooth Frankenia


Origin:

Western Europe, the Mediterranean basin, and North Africa

Weight 0,2 kg
Flowering

July, August, September

Soil

Sandy, Rocky/Well-Draining

Exposure

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

-5°C to -10°C

Size

0.10m H x as far as you let it go

Other Powers

Salt Tolerant

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