Limonium platyphyllum (Sea Lavender) Sea Lavender, Broad-Leaved Statice, Perennial Statice, Limonium latifolium Limonium platyphyllum (Sea Lavender) 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.