Goniolimon Species, German Statice, Statice
Goniolimon tataricum
| Family: | Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Goniolimon (go-nee-oh-LY-mon) (Info) |
| Species: | tataricum (tat-TAR-ee-kum) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Goniolimon beckerianum |
| Synonym: | Limonium tataricum |
| Synonym: | Statice tatarica |
| Synonym: | Taxanthema tatarica |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
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 Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
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
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Denver, Colorado
Plainfield, Illinois
Inwood, Iowa
Ceresco, Michigan
Beacon, New York
Wappingers Falls, New York
Lebanon, Oregon
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Carlton, Washington
La Farge, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 28, 2012, Grandmanestor from Jarvie, Started with four small plants. Put them in south facing flowerbed where they get little rainfall and I am not here enough to water them regularly. Despite no attention they have spread to fill completely a space 3 feet wide by ten feet long and continue to spread. Approximately one foot tall with lovely pale pink tiny flowers in large clusters that remain on the plant till the following spring when I break them off. Even snow cover does not hurt them. Throughout the summer I find I never have to water them yet they are thriving. I dug up runners to give to other people and they grew well for them also. I have had them now over ten years with temperatures down to -40 degrees below zero and have never lost any. Just recently found out what this plant was. Remarkable!! |
| Positive | 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 | 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 | On Sep 2, 2001, talinum from Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) wrote: HP |
