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Perez's sea lavender

Limonium perezii

Perez's sea lavender is a pretty flower that grows near the coast. It has small purple flowers that look like tiny stars and can bloom for a long time, making it a lovely sight by the sea.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Perez's sea lavender has vibrant, papery purple-violet flowers clustered in large, branched sprays. Its paddle-shaped, leathery green leaves grow in a rosette at the base, providing a striking contrast to the airy floral display.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPlumbaginaceaeGenusLimonium
Perez's sea lavender
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Perez's sea lavender

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

1

Interesting facts

Each tiny flower cluster looks like a cloud, but is made of many individual, long-lasting florets!

Gardeners sometimes call it 'statice' because its beautiful blooms seem to last forever, never fading!

Its scientific name means 'meadow' in Greek, yet it thrives on rocky, salty coasts!

The seeds are so light, they can be carried by ocean breezes to start new plants on distant shores!

Special abilities

Ability

Salt-Powered Survivor

Perez's sea lavender can thrive in salty coastal soils, thanks to special adaptations that handle high salt levels.

Ability

Everlasting Blooms

Its papery flowers retain their vibrant color and shape long after being cut, making them popular for dried arrangements.

Ability

Drought Dodger

Perez's sea lavender has thick, leathery leaves that help it store water and survive in dry, sunny environments.

Measurements & details

Height
30-60 cm
Spread
30-45 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Summer-fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from the flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits blooms for nectar, aiding in reproduction.

pollinates

Painted lady

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar, transferring pollen between plants.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Perez's sea lavender?

The easiest way to identify Perez's sea lavender is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Perez's sea lavender?

30-60 cm

How wide does Perez's sea lavender spread?

30-45 cm

How big are the flowers on Perez's sea lavender?

0.5-1 cm

When does Perez's sea lavender bloom?

Summer-fall

Is Perez's sea lavender edible?

No

Is Perez's sea lavender toxic?

None

What is Perez's sea lavender's lifecycle?

Perennial

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