Statice, also known as Sea Lavender or Marsh-Rosemary is a popular garden flower which is frequently grown as annuals; however statice also has several varieties that are grown as perennials. Statice is not only grown and admired for its lovely flower but also for its calyx, which stays intact on the plant after the true flowers have fallen.

Common Name: Statice or Sea Lavender

Pronunciation: stat- is

Genus: Limonium

Family: Plumbaginaceae

Origin: The exact origin of statice is unknown, however the over 100 of its 120 species of this flower is located in the area that expands from the Canary Islands east through the Mediterranean region to central Asia.

Availability: Summer to early Fall

Color Options: Statice comes in a multitude of colors. Its colors include many shades of blues, yellows, white, pinks, reds, oranges and apricots. Their large variety of color gives one a lot to choose from for coordinating centerpieces and bouquets.

Grows in: Statice is a beautiful flower that grows in the wild all over the planet, however statice grows particularly well in salty marshes and arid or desert areas. Depending on the type of statice, this flower can grow from one to three feet tall.

Care Tips: Statice thrive in full sun and do not need a lot of water. They will therefore maintain their lovely color and vitality long after a festive occasion with little water.

Life Span: Statice have a long life span and require very little maintenance. They can tolerate heat and humidity very well.

Uses: Makes a lovely centerpiece or bouquet for special occasions. You can place several lavender statice stems in a ceramic jug for a unique, hacienda-style centerpiece.

Mixes well with: Roses, carnations, pompoms, snapdragons

Interesting facts: Statice makes a beautiful dried flower. If you want to dry statice, cut the flowers just after they open for best results and vibrant, clearest colors. Statice is also classified as an herb.