Statice
Limonium sinuatum
Category: Flowers
Statice is a dried-flower favorite, but is also excellent in arrangements. Small, papery cup-shape blooms in panicle form come in blue, gold/yellow. pink, purple, red and white. Stems are sturdy with 3 wings.
How to Grow Statice
Quick Info
Depth
0 in
Sun
Full Sun
Water
1 in/week
Season
Warm
Frost
Not tolerant
Height
12-18 in
Germination
5-14 days
Germination Temp
65-70 °F
Sprout to Harvest
110-120 days
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic - Neutral
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Growing from Seed
Light aids germination; cover lightly or with vermiculite to keep seeds in place. Keep the seed starting mix consistently moist.
Planting Considerations
Statice likes sandy or sharp-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions.
Harvesting
Pick for cut or drying when most individual flowers are open and showing color.
Storage
Hang to dry.