This sub-shrub has a low spreading habit with short stems. It has large rounded dull green leaves and the deep lavender-blue papery funnel-shaped flowers appear in a cluster on a branched stem above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Limonium perezii is naturally found in the Canary Islands growing in an open sunny position on moderately fertile moist sandy soils. It is drought and salt spray tolerant but frost tender.

Sea Lavender is an attractive hardy perennial that is grown in moist perennial borders or used in patio tubs and planter boxes. It requires little maintenance and establishes in 1 to 2 years from division. For floral arrangements the flowers should be cut when they first bloom and hung upside down for drying. ID 1138

Limonium (lee-MÔ-nee-um) perezii(per-EZ-ee-eye)

Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Leadwort, Sea Lavender and Thrift Family