Sea Lavender, Seafoam Statice (Limonium perezii)

Sea Lavender, Seafoam Statice
Scientific Name: Limonium perezii F. T. Hubb.
Synonym: Statice perezii
Family: Plumbaginaceae

Show Larger Picture Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 13, 15-17, 20-27
USDA: 10, 9 with protection

Frost Tolerance: Normally hardy in Phoenix, might sustain some frost damage on exceptionally cold nights
Heat Tolerance: Take full sun in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Canary Islands
Growth Habits: Upright, bushy perennial to 1 foot high, 3 feet diameter (30 cm by 1 m diameter), flowers to 3 ft high
Watering Needs: Little water once established, needs good drainage.
Propagation: Seeds, cluster/root division in March

This plant does surprising well in Phoenix. It will hold the heat and keep blooming year after year.

Cultural Practices:
For best results, grow in full sun in sandy soil.

Blooming Habits:
Blooms from March on during most of the summer in Phoenix. Flowers can be used for cuttings and dried arrangements.

Propagation:
Start seed at 60° F to 70° F (16° C to 21° C) soil temperature, and set 2 months old plants out, spaced 1 foot (30 cm) at the end of February after the last frosts.

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