Statice Plant Care

Statice is a long-lasting cut and dried flower.

Statice are perennial and annual flowers in the genus Limonium. The plants produce sprays of papery flowers that bloom from spring through fall in a variety of colors, including purple, apricot, pink, blue and yellow.

Planting Location

Plant statice in a full-sun location. They are native to coastal, marshy and desert terrains and require sandy or rocky soil with excellent drainage. Many statice tolerate salty soil and thrive next to the ocean. Statice grows well in the ground and containers.

Watering

The University of Florida cautions against overwatering statice, as they easily succumb to root rot. Water when the first 2 to 3 inches of soil has dried.

Fertilizing

Statice are not heavy feeders. Fertilize once in the spring with bone meal and blood meal, according to package directions.

Harvesting

Harvest statice in the morning or late afternoon, avoiding the hottest time of the day. Using a sharp knife or clippers, cut each stem at the ground level. Place in cold water, or hang upside down to dry in a cool area.

References

• Mother Earth News: Statice, Easy and Profitable
• Fine Gardening.com: Genus Limonium (Sea lavender, Statice)
• University of Florida IFAS Extension: Limonium sinuatum Statice, Sea Lavender

Resources

• North Dakota State University: Growing Cut Flowers for Market