How to Grow Statice Flowers
Statice is a flower that grows in the wild all over the world. Perhaps it's
also growing in your garden. Statice finds the perfect home in salty marshes
and arid or desert areas. So, it will be no surprise to you that this is
one flower that tolerates a drought now and then. It is also called "Sea
Lavender".
Grow them as wildflowers or in containers or window boxes. Statice has airy
sprays in strong yellow, rose, lavender, blue and white make an interesting
garden accent. It grows from 12 to 24 inches. Wonderful everlasting, so easy
to dry, Statice keeps its color well in winter bouquets.
Did you know? Statice is also classified as a herb.
Propagation:
Statice are grown from seeds. Statice seeds can be directly planted into
your flower garden after all danger of frost. Space or thin plants to 14-18"
apart.
How to Grow Statice Plants:
Statice plants like full sun. They grow well in poor to average soils. Being
drought resistant, they do not need much water or care. Give them an early
boost by adding a general purpose fertilizer before planting if the soil
is poor.
To dry flowers, remove the leaves and hang upside down in a dry, ventilated
area.
Insect and Disease:
Insect and disease problems are not too common. If insect or disease problems
occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.
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