Statice in Zone 9a & 9b
Limonium sinuatum
When to plant statice in zone 9b
Zones 9a and 9b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. Statice needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Jan 4–Jan 11 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Feb 22–Mar 1 |
| Estimated bloom | May 23–May 30 (~90 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 2-2.5 ft.
Statice produces papery, long-lasting blooms that hold their color remarkably well both fresh in a vase and dried in an arrangement, which is most of its appeal as a cut flower. It's also unusual among cutting-garden flowers in preferring lean soil rather than rich ground.
How statice fits zone 9's season
Zone 9b's frost-free window runs about 293 days, from February 15 to December 5. Statice needs about 90 days from transplant to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Statice.
Where to buy statice seeds
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See it growing
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Growing Statice in USDA zone 9b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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