Plant · GBIF taxon 7699652
Perez's sea lavender
Limonium pereziiAlso known as Seafoam Statice, Statice, Marsh Rosemary
Perez's sea lavender forms dense rosettes of broad, leathery leaves topped by arching sprays of rich purple and white blossoms. Endemic to rocky coastal cliffs in the Canary Islands, this resilient perennial thrives in harsh salt spray and dry, sandy soils. Its papery floral clusters retain their bright colors long after drying, making it a favorite among gardeners and pollinators worldwide.
CoastalDrought-TolerantPerennial
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VulnerableConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXVulnerableRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil minerals
Predators
- Snails
- Slugs
- Caterpillars
ThreatsHabitat degradation from coastal development in native range
HabitatsCoastal cliffs, rocky shores, sandy bluffs, garden borders
Life spanPerennial (5–10+ years)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderCaryophyllales
- FamilyPlumbaginaceae
- GenusLimonium
- SpeciesLimonium perezii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- What to notice
- Recognizable by broad leathery basal leaves and tall branching sprays of purple and white flowers.
- Support conservation
- Avoid disturbing or collecting wild plants in native Canary Island habitats.
Responsible observation
- Landscape Use: Plant in full sun and well-draining soil to prevent root rot.
- Dried Floral Use: Cut flower stems just as calyces open for everlasting displays.
- Coastal Borders: Position in coastal gardens where it easily withstands strong salt spray.
Close Relative Meneerke bloem / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Robert Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Family Relative (c) Huey, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Huey · cc-by
Family Relative (c) Gilles San Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Gilles San Martin · cc-by-sa
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