STATICE 



(The nitne given by Pliny to some astringent herb, from the Greek statikoi, causing to stand, 

 referring to its use in stopping bleeding) 



Plumbaginacett 



iio. Statice latifolia 

 English Name: Great sea-lavender. 



RUSSIA MID-JULY THROUGH AUGUST 



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ERY small, fragrant, blue flowers in large, very loose-spreading heads 

 forming a cloud of bloom, profusely borne on delicate branching 

 stems which rise above the foliage to a height of one to two feet. Leaves 

 large, rounded-oval, 

 luxuriant, and persistent. 



Good for the herba- 

 ceous border, bilt es- 

 pecially useful for the rock 

 garden or dry places, or 

 in front of shrubbery. 

 Good also for cutting. 



A perfectly hardy 

 perennial of easiest cul- 

 ture in deep, sandy soil, in 

 full sun. Should not often 

 be disturbed. 



Propagate by seed 

 sown in spring. 



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