Statice
Limonium sinuatum
Meet statice, a top-tier flower for both dried and fresh use. This gem is a breeze to grow, making it perfect for beginners, and it churns out flowers prolifically. Statice’s papery blooms unfold over an extended period of time.
Also known as wavyleaf sea lavender.
Details:
Plant type: annual
Height: 24-30"
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 - 120 days
Plant spacing: 12”
Pinch: do not pinch
Kids, Pets and Deer: non-toxic, not deer resistant
Indoor & Pots: grows best in the ground
How to Grow:
Direct Seed: not recommended
Transplant: Sow 5-6 weeks before planting outside. Do not cover, but sprinkle with a light dusting of vermiculite as light aids germination. 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.
Germination: 5-14 days at 70°F (21°C)
Where to plant:
Plant in full sun. Rich, well-drained soil.
Harvesting/Vase Life:
Fresh or dried: When the individual flowers are mostly open and showing color. Hang to dry.