Limonium perezii
Introduction '''''Limonium perezii''''' is a species of ''Limonium'' known by the common names '''Perez's sea lavender''' and '''seafoam statice'''. It is also known as simply statice (reflecting the former name of the genus), sea lavender or marsh rosemary (common names for the genus). It is native to the coasts of the Canary Islands but are widely used in gardens throughout the world.
Description This is a tough perennial herb growing from a woody rhizome. The thick leaves are oval to round in shape and up to about  long including the petioles, located in a basal rosette about the stem. The inflorescence is a stiff, branching panicle  tall, topped with bushy clusters of flowers. The small flower has lavender sepals and white petals.
Naming As a widely used garden plant, it is often referred to by the common names Perez's sea lavender and seafoam statice, as well as variations on the name of the genus (former name Statice, current name Limonium and common names sea lavender and marsh rosemary). It may be referred to by the Afrikaans name '''''papierblom''''' or the common name '''everlasting''' in South Africa.
Origin and distribution ''Limonium perezii''  is native to the Canary Islands, but widely cultivated as a garden plant.
References
External links * Jepson Manual Treatment* Photo gallery