- Reference
- Revis.Gen.Pl. 2:395 (1891)
- Conservation Code
- Not threatened
- Naturalised Status
- Alien to Western Australia
- Name Status
- Current
Rosetted perennial, herb. Fl. blue-purple, Nov or Feb. Shallow soils pockets. Limestone cliffs, edge of salt lake.
Distribution
- IBRA Regions
- Geraldton Sandplains, Swan Coastal Plain, Warren.
- IBRA Subregions
- Geraldton Hills, Perth, Warren.
- Local Government Areas (LGAs)
- Manjimup, Northampton, Waroona.
Management Notes (for the Swan NRM Region)
Alternative Names. Blue Mist.
General Biology. Growth form. Herb. Life form. Perennial. Reproduction. Seed.
Notes. Grows in clumps which eventually spread to form dense mats, crowding out native plant species. Develops a strong tap root.
Additional information. Origin. Europe. History of use/introduction. Ornamental.
Suggested method of management and control. Dig out plants in small infestations, ensuring removal of entire tap root. Read the manufacturers' labels and material safety data sheets before using herbicides. For further information consult the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to determine the status of permits for your situation or state.
Management Calendar
| Calendar Type | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germination | U | U | U | ||||||||||
| Active Growth | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||
| Flowering | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||
| Fruiting | Y | Y | Y |
Legend: Y = Yes, regularly, O = Occasionally, U = Uncertain, referred by others but not confirmed.
References
- Brown, K. & Brooks, K. (2002) Bushland Weeds: A Practical Guide to their Management. Environmental Weeds Action Network, Greenwood.
- Hussey, B.M.J., Keighery, G.J., Dodd, J., Lloyd, S.G. & Cousens, R.D. (2007) Western Weeds. A guide to the weeds of Western Australia. 2nd Edition. The Plant Protection Society of Western Australia, Victoria Park.
- Parsons, W.T. & Cuthbertson, E.G. (2001) Noxious weeds of Australia. 2nd Edition. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood.
- Weedbusters NZ (2004) Weed of the month: Sea lavender, Limonium companyonis. New Zealand Government URL: http://www.ecan.govt.nz/publications/General/Sea_lavender_December2004_web.pdf.