Forever Silver
Statice Seed
Product ID: 4463
New! Our substitute for Seeker White.
Plants are slightly taller than Seeker White; otherwise, Forever Silver is very similar in overall performance. 1 1/2–3" flower clusters are produced on strong stems in the field and greenhouse. Blooms are pure white, with some showing a slight blush of pink. Also known as annual statice and wavyleaf sea lavender. Ht. 24–32". Avg. 10,900 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION: 5-14 days at 70°F (21°C).
SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Sow 5-6 weeks before last frost, barely covering the seed as light is required for germination. Provide temperatures of 60°F (16°C) for 1-2 weeks after the seedlings emerge to encourage rooting. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when true leaves appear. Harden-off and plant outside after the last frost. Direct seeding is not recommended.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained soil.
PLANT SPACING: 12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh or dried: When the individual flowers are mostly open and showing color. Hang to dry.
USES: Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Limonium sinuatum
ALTERNATE NAMES: Annual statice, wavyleaf sea lavender
SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Sow 5-6 weeks before last frost, barely covering the seed as light is required for germination. Provide temperatures of 60°F (16°C) for 1-2 weeks after the seedlings emerge to encourage rooting. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when true leaves appear. Harden-off and plant outside after the last frost. Direct seeding is not recommended.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained soil.
PLANT SPACING: 12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh or dried: When the individual flowers are mostly open and showing color. Hang to dry.
USES: Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Limonium sinuatum
ALTERNATE NAMES: Annual statice, wavyleaf sea lavender
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Limonium sinuatum
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
110 - 120 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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