Statice - Key Growing Information

Planting of statice (Limonium), a bedrock element of the floral design palette.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

5-14 days at 70°F (21°C)

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 50-cell flats or preferred seedling container 5-6 weeks before planting outside. Light aids germination; cover just enough to hold seeds in place. Harden off plants and transplant out after danger of frost. Note: Providing temperatures of 60°F (16°C) for 1-2 weeks after the seedlings emerge encourages rooting. Direct Seeding is not recommended.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

24-30".

PLANT SPACING:

12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

Fresh or dried: When the individual flowers are mostly open and showing color. Hang to dry.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Rich, well-drained soil.

USES:

Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Limonium spp.

ALTERNATE NAMES:

Annual statice, wavyleaf sea lavender, Russian statice, rat tail statice

Statice