Limonium 'Dazzle Rocks' is a compact and vibrant sea lavender cultivar prized for its long blooming sprays of lavender violet flowers. Great option for adding strong color and structure well into the off season - flowers are also excellent for cut and dried arrangements!
Height & Spread: 8 - 12 in x 10 - 14 in
Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or rocky soil; avoids wet conditions
Watering Needs: Low; very drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Highly deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from species native to the Mediterranean region. Well adapted to hot dry climates in cultivated landscapes.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Visited by solitary bees and honeybees collecting nectar throughout the summer bloom period.
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies such as Painted Lady and Common Buckeye, which are drawn to its vivid nectar rich flower sprays.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 10 - 14 in apart to form tight, colorful clumps and ensure airflow in hot dry borders.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for rock gardens, dry borders, xeriscapes, and containers. Also effective in cutting gardens due to its lasting floral stems.
Companion Plants
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Shares similar drought tolerance and bloom timing, adding fragrance and a complementary flower form.
- Gaillardia x grandiflora (Blanket Flower) - Provides bold, warm tones and thrives in the same hot dry conditions.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - Offers fine texture and golden blooms that contrast with Limonium's lavender hues.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Adds vertical accents and rich purple flower spikes to echo and intensify color schemes.
- Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' - Adds red to coral umbels above ferny foliage, providing vibrant contrast and pollinator value.