Limonium perezii


Limonium perezii is a species of Limonium known by the common names Perez's sea lavender and seafoam statice. It is also known as simply statice, sea lavender or marsh rosemary. It is native to the coasts of the Canary Islands but are widely used in gardens throughout the world.

Description

This is a tough perennial herb growing from a woody rhizome. The thick leaves are oval to round in shape and up to about long including the petioles, located in a basal rosette about the stem. The inflorescence is a stiff, branching panicle tall, topped with bushy clusters of flowers. The small flower has lavender sepals and white petals.

Naming

As a widely used garden plant, it is often referred to by the common names Perez's sea lavender and seafoam statice, as well as variations on the name of the genus. It may be referred to by the Afrikaans name papierblom or the common name everlasting in South Africa.

Origin and distribution

Limonium perezii is native to the Canary Islands, but widely cultivated as a garden plant.