[John J]

We acquired a new plant today, one that I had not seen before, a Limoniastrum monopetalum. Any forumers had experience of growing this plant? Its foliage seems very tough, rather reminds me of Atriplex halimus that grows near the sea here in Cyprus. Will probably try it in well-drained soil in an area with other grey/green foliage plants.

[KatG]

John, I posted pictures of this on Plant ID on the 13/12/13. They were taken at Park Guell, Barcelona, where the plants were thriving. I tried it in my garden, but it didn't thrive. I suspect it got too dry while I was away. Although the plants in Barcelona were trailing down a wall, the one I bought was quite stiff and didn't seem as though it wanted to trail, but it was a small plant.

[Alice]

John, it is very tough and very easy. Looks after itself and is quite vigorous. Good ground-cover. We even have one growing under a tamarisk!

[John J]

Katerina and Alice, thanks for the information. Looking at the plant I have I would never have guessed that it was a sprawler. I'll have to think again about where I had intended to plant it.

[Hilary]

Hi there,
I have this photo in my flower photo collection.
The  photo was taken  in the Ancient Agora, Athens on the 18th June 209.
I don't know where I got the name from but there is a board in the Agora explaining about the planting with pictures of the various plants and trees.

This plant was quite tall about 40 to 50 cms high

[John J]

Our plant has flowered for the first time. It is quite small but is still standing stiffly to attention and showing no signs of a tendency to sprawl.