Sea Lavender
(Limonium perezii)

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Limonium perezii

This is a tough perennial from the Canary Islands that grows up to 80cm in height. The Sea Lavender has large, basal leaves and mauve and white long-lasting flowers borne on wiry stems. Tolerant of only the mildest frosts, it is excellent for coastal gardens and is best in dry, well-drained locations. Limoniums are often sold in florists as Statice.

Type
Exotic
Maintenance
Medium
Water use
Minimal
Lifecycle
Perennial
Container
One
Size
Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
Root size
Less than 2.5m (safe)
Foliage
Evergreen
Zones
Semi-arid with summer rain, Moist temperate with hot summers, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
Soils
Sandy, Loam, Clay
Tolerances
Frost, Wind, Salt
Regions
Central Highlands Garden, Yarra Valley Water plants, Water efficient plants, Wagga Wagga (Water Wise), Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2011
Shade levels
Full sun
Flowering seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Colours
Green, White, Purple
Gardens
Nature strip, Hardy, Cottage