Statice 'Russian Statice'
Limonium suworowii
Also known as Rat Tail and Pink Pokers, a small planting of this wild statice will produce an abundant crop, we love it! Whimsical stems bloom over a long period (2–3 flushes) and add so much movement to bouquets and arrangements. Just like L. sinuatum types, this statice is easy to dry and holds color well.
Statice is incredibly productive and long lasting, whether used fresh or dried. Due to it's papery texture and color retention, is known as one of the best dried flowers, used since the Victorian era. The genus was named by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. The name "Limonium" is derived from the Greek word "leimon," meaning "meadow," referencing its native habitat. Statice is associated with memories, sympathy, and lasting love.
Packet contains approximately 75 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Hardy annual
Days to maturity: 110–120 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 9 inches
Plant height: 24–30 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: Cover lightly (light aides germination)
Days to germination: 5–14 days at 70°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 5–6 weeks before transplanting out after danger of frost. Barely cover, as light aides germination.
Harvest & Vase Life
Fresh or dried: Harvest when the individual flowers are mostly open and showing color. Hang to dry.
Expected vase life: 7–10 days.
SHIPPING
FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
$3.95: 1–9 seed packets
$7.95: 10+ seed packets
Photo Credit: Johnny's Selected Seeds and Petal Back Farm
