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Statice Seeds - Purple
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
32 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, loamy, pH 5.5 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Statice (Limonium Sinuatum Purple Attraction) - Commonly known as Statice, this annual features dense sprays of small, papery blooms on stiff stems. The plants establish easily from Statice seeds, and once they are blooming, they put on a lovely show that both the gardener and the butterflies will enjoy. These plants are salt and drought tolerant.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep slightly moist but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
16 - 20 inches
Statice (Limonium Sinuatum Purple Attraction) - Commonly known as Statice, this annual features dense sprays of small, papery blooms on stiff stems. The plants establish easily from Statice seeds, and once they are blooming, they put on a lovely show that both the gardener and the butterflies will enjoy. Purple Statice is a very popular cut flower for both fresh and dried uses.
Purple Limonium flowers prefer to be grown in full sun locations and in well-drained soils. These plants do not tolerate soggy conditions, and they do not like to be disturbed once they are established. Statice plants are fairly drought and salt tolerant.
How To Grow Statice From Seed: Sow Statice seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before frost season ends. Press the Statice flower seeds into the soil and lightly sprinkle with peat moss. The seeds must be kept moist but not wet until germination occurs. Or, you can directly sow purple Statice seeds into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost has passed. Sow the flower seeds in groups of 3 - 4 spaced 16 - 20 inches apart. Thin to the strongest Statice seedling.
Common Questions
Can I grow statice in containers?
Not recommend for containers as these plants tend to grow tall.
Does statice attract pollinators?
Yes, statice attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.
Is this a good plant for the seashore?
Yes, statice is tolerant of salt spray.
Are plants deer resistant?
Yes, deer tend to avoid these plants.
Do I need to prune my plants?
Yes, at the end of your growing season cut back plants for healthy new growth the following spring.
How is the plant used in the landscape?
These flowers are excellent for mixed borders, rock gardens, coastal gardens and cut flower gardens.
Do these flowers work for cut flowers?
Yes, these are great for fresh or dried flower arrangements.
What are some recommended companion plants?
Rudbeckia, heliotrope and pennisteum are good companion plants for statice flowers.
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