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Goniolimon tataricum

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Family: Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Goniolimon (go-nee-oh-LY-mon) (Info)
Species: tataricum (tat-TAR-ee-kum) (Info)

Synonym:Limonium dumosum
Synonym:Goniolimon tataricum
Synonym:Statice dumosa
Synonym:Limonium tataricum

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Silver/Gray

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Deciduous
Herbaceous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By PotEmUp

Profile:

2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	kooger	On May 24, 2004, kooger from Oostburg, WI (Zone 5b) wrote: Beautiful plant for drying. This one often stays green all winter, zone 4b, so it is very hardy. It can be difficult to transplant because of a long taproot but can be done - I have, twice. Take lots of dirt and water well with good drainage. An old plant would be much more difficult. The only drawback is the difficulty of separating the huge stiff 'flowerheads' - do so before they dry! I never cut this plant down in the fall and many years it stays green all winter in zone 4.
Positive	lupinelover	On Jan 31, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: German statice is well worth growing, both in the garden and for fresh or dried bouquets. Make sure the soil is well-drained during the winter, otherwise liable to rot.
Neutral	talinum	On Sep 2, 2001, talinum from Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) wrote: HP More compact than L. latifolium and requires less staking. Sometimes forms a clump 3' across. Bears in summer large panicles of silvery-grey, everlasting flowers. The tiny true flowers fall off, leaving the calyces. It is a popular florists' flower. Suitable for drying. Water only when soil is dry and feed once annually. Plants grown in fertile soil may require staking. Cut back to ground level in autumn. Do not move.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Plainfield, Illinois
Inwood, Iowa
Ceresco, Michigan
Lebanon, Oregon
Carlton, Washington
La Farge, Wisconsin

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