Statice ( Limonium )Seeds

Statice flowers are vivid Mediterranean imports that have found favor with florists, crafters, and home gardeners alike who appreciate the showy, long lasting bracts.
The other common names of sea foam, sea lavender, and marsh rosemary are a clue to the tough nature of the genus Limonium, and the fact that it thrives in coastal gardens, shrugging off salty soil and sea spray. Statice plants grow 15 to 30 inches tall in all zones as a warm weather annual.
This plant complements many full sun flower beds and gardens. History of the statice flower shows it was once prized as a late-summer addition to bouquets, but new hybridized versions make it available now for longer use. The use of statice as cut flowers is highly desirable.
When growing statice as cut flowers for fresh bouquets, both foliage and protrusions should be stripped from lower stems to provide more longevity. They also look attractive in dried arrangements, and cut plants can be hung upside down in bunches and placed in a dark location with cool temperatures for drying. Start seeds of statice flowers indoors, eight to 10 weeks before the last frost date.
Statice plant care may involve a hardening off period in cold temperatures when plants are three to eight weeks old, providing a more productive plant with earlier blooms.

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