Limonium platyphyllum

Sunset

Limonium perezii

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Zones 1-10, 14-24, 26, 28, 31-43, H1

Full

Moderate, Minimal

Sea Lavender
Plumbaginaceae
Evergreen, Perennials

LIMONIUM

Large, leathery, green basal leaves contrast with airy clusters of tiny, delicate flowers on nearly leafless, many-branched stems. The flowers consist of two parts: an outer, papery envelope (the calyx) and an inner part (the corolla). Calyx and corolla are often of different colors. Flowers are good for cutting and keep their color when dried. Plants tolerate heat and many kinds of soil but need good drainage.

Limonium platyphyllum

Vigorous plant to 2 1/2 ft. tall, covered in a haze of flowers up to 3 ft. wide in summer. Calyx is white, corolla bluish; pure white and pink kinds exist. Smooth-edged leaves to 10 in. long.