Sea Lavender

sea lavender, (genus Limonium), also called statice or marsh rosemary, genus of about 300 species of chiefly perennial herbaceous plants of the family Plumbaginaceae. . The plants are found in North America, Eurasia, Africa, and Australia, most members being found around the Mediterranean region. Sea lavenders tolerate saline soils and are frequently found in coastal areas. The flower spikes of sea lavenders are often used in dry-flower arrangements for their lasting qualities and permanent colours. They are unrelated to true lavender or rosemary of the mint family (Lamiaceae).