Botanical Name: Goniolimon tartaricum
Pronunciation: gon-ee-o-LEE-mon tar-TAR-i-cum
Family Name: Plumbaginaceae (Plumbago or leadwort)
Origin: Mediterranean region, Caucasus
Common Relatives: Armeria, Ceratostigma
Introduction: Perhaps versatility is why the Victorians chose statice as a symbol of dauntlessness and never ceasing remembrance. It would be hard to cease remembering these white, pink and violet blooms; they often live up to two weeks in arrangements and are just as lovely dried! Not actually of German descent, German statice hails from the coastal and desert regions of the Mediterranean, Central Asia and the Canary Islands.
Interesting Facts:
Flower Color: white, rose-pink, violet
Fragrance: none
Decorative Life: 4-8 days, up to 14 days
Special Care Tips: Remove bottom leaves if present, recut stems under water and place into a fresh flower food solution.
Ethylene Sensitivity: no
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