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Statice

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Basic Statice Flower Information


Common Names
Statice

Scientific Name
Genus species Statice, Limonium aureum
Family Plumbaginaceae

History
Since Victorian times, a special meaning has been attached to flowers. Each flower or flower color is a symbolic representation of an emotion or expression. Of the Mediterranean origin, limonium–commonly called statice–gets its name from the Greek word for "meadow".

Statice Flower Meaning
I miss you

Astrological Flowers
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Statices


Type Of Use: Flower

Form: Filler

Fragrance: N/A

Line: N/A

Silhouette: Branched/Arch

Blossom Texture: Papery

Stem Size: 12-20"

Blossom Size: <1/2"

Vase Life: 1-2 weeks in water.

Statice Design Uses
Limonium is an attractive filler in both traditional and garden-style arrangements.

Statice Flower Colors
Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Blues, Blues/Purples, Red/Purples, Purples, Whites/Ivories, Pinks

Blooming Seasons
Fall/ Winter

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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