Statice
What is Statice?
Sea lavender, or statice, is a large assembles of plants in the genus Limonium, all of which have distinctive spiky flowers and simple or lobed leaves. In general, statice flourishes in sandy soil and also endures salt marshes, so it is often found on shorelines, islands, and in other locations which are too intense for most plants to thrive in. Statice, particularly English Statice, is often considered the quintessential dried flower. While the flowers are blooming, they have a delicate papery outer layer and a soft set of position petals.
Gardens in delicate soil can also gain from statice, which adds rich areas of color like purple, pink, red, white, and sometimes orange. A small cluster of statice plants can be planted to provide a commotion of color, or larger statice bushes can be selected for rich blocks of color. Statice likes to be slightly dry, and also prefers full sun. Add compost or a slow releasing fertilizer to the soil to nourish the plants while they grow, and cut back the flowers periodically to encourage more blooming.
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