Statice 'Sea Lavender' in the Main South Garden. (MSG#13)

Sea Lavender (Limonium platyphyllum) is a clump-forming perennial boasting attractive sprays of tiny papery light purple flowers in summer. Blooming in a cloud, they add a soft haze and airy touch in the garden. They are borne on slender and multi-branched stems which rise from a basal rosette of large, broadly spoon-shaped leaves, 6-10 in. long (15-25 cm), which lay nearly flat against the ground. Their dry, papery petals retain their color well, making them an excellent choice for fresh cut flowers or dried arrangements. Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, Sea lavender is a relatively easy perennial to cultivate, with few cultural needs. It is a suitable choice for gravel plantings, especially in dry, hot, windy coastal gardens. Its billowing flowers also help soften a corner, edge, retaining wall, or rocky slope." -https://www.gardenia.net/plant/limonium-platyphyllum