Psylliostachys also known as Statice, Pink Pokers, Suworow Statice, Russian Statice, Lambs Tail, Rat Tail, Rat tail Statice are erect annuals found in sandy soils on plains and in foothills from Syria to Iran and C. Asia. They have light to mid green leaves and usually bloom from spring to autumn. Plants are grown for their flowers which are excellent to cut for drying. Frost hardy to half hardy. If required for drying, cut flowers before they are fully open.
USES: Borders, Coastal gardens, Cut or dried flowers, Beds, Cottage gardens, Alpine and rock garden, Ground Cover, Landscaping
TOLERATES: Coastal conditions
Botanical Name: Psylliostachys suworowii Pink Pokers
Common Name: Pink Pokers, Russischer Meerlavendel, Statize
Synonyms: Limonium suworowii, Statice suworowii
Type: Rosette forming Annual
Flower Color: Upright, salmon-pink flower spikes to 8 in. (20cm) long
Foliage: Light green leaves to 6 in. (15cm) long.
Flowering Time: June to October
Plant Height: 33 in. (85cm)
Plant Width: 12 in. (30cm)
Light Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moist
Soil Requirements: Fertile, Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) well drained
Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, neutral
AHS Heat Zone: 12-6
Sowing Instructions (Cliff Notes Version): Sow seed at 70°F (21°C) in spring.
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