Limonium sinuatum (Statice )
Posted: July 22nd, 2013, 8:14 pm
| Botanical Name | Limonium sinuatum |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Limonium |
| Specie | sinuatum |
| Local Name in Urdu | |
| Common Name | Statice,Sea Lavender |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Cultivar Name | |
| Fragrant or Not | No |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | bedding plant |
| Height | 18-24 in. |
| Spacing | 15-18 in. |
| Flowering Months | spring |
| Flower Color | Rose/Mauve Red Coral/Apricot Pale Yellow Violet/Lavender White/Near White |
| Growing Areas | All Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | by seeds |
| Uses | Containers,Beds & Borders,Groundcover,Cut Flowers,Dried Flowers |
| Other Details | Exotic Flower, which belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. Statice flowers are poularly used in dried flower arrangements, indeed Statice are one of the most widely used dried flowers. Statice is also commonly known by various different names viz., Limonium, English Statice, German Statice, Seafoam Statice, Latifolia,The statice flower is considered everlasting, and it is one of the most well loved dried plants in use. When properly dried, these flowers retain their vibrant colors, and many florists and crafters like to incorporate them into a variety of projects. Sea Lavender.statice bears papery flowers in a wide variety of colors. the plant is also very drought tolerant ,so you can enjoy its bloom even if you forget to water it from time to time.Statice is easily grown in full sun and in well drained average to sandy soil. Statice is a low maintenance plant.The plant benefits from a light fertilizer in early spring. |
