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Features
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Native
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Summer to early fall
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
About Russian Statice Seeds
Psylliostachys suworowii
Upright panicles (spikes) of rose-colored, tiny flowers have one main spike and a few additional spikes with a total height of up to 18". Flower spikes may be smaller in the heat of summer.
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"–12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Surface to 1/8"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface to 1/8" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8"–12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–12" |
| Germination | 7–14 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots; roots sensitive to disturbance. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–75°F. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is above 65°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, cut in the morning once flowers have fully colored. To dry flowers, hang upside down out of direct sunlight for about 3 weeks until stems are dry and crisp enough to snap. Dried flowers are fragile, so handle gently. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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