Goniolimon

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At-A-Glance Information

These interesting perennial flowering plants need full sun and regular water, and are commonly called Statices. The blooms will attract butterflies to your yard. These are considered hardy plants, and form rosettes of leathery leaves that sprout from a woody rootstock. Flowers bloom in mid to late summer in sprays that are great for both fresh and dried arrangements. They will perform best in areas where summers are warm and dry. 

Goniolimon Species and Varietals

The genus Goniolimon is a member of the plant family Plumbaginaceae and includes 21 distinct species. Goniolimon grows best in zones 2-21, though this varies somewhat depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Goniolimon collinum 'Sea Spray'
This species grows best in zones 3-21 and is native to the Balkan Peninsula and Eastern Romania. Leaves are bluish green and form a tidy 16-inch wide rosette from which branches of tiny white flowers bloom.

Goniolimon speciosum (Dwarf Statice, Plaintain-Leaved Thrift)
This species is native to Eurasia, and is a common horse grazing fodder. Flowers are small and purple. Plants reach about 12-15 inches tall when mature and in bloom.

​Goniolimon tataricum (Limonium tataricum) (German Statice)
Grows best in zones 1-21 and is native to southern Russia and the Caucuses. Foliage clumps 18 inches wide are dark green and produce stems that fork repeatedly. Flowers are tiny and whitish-purple. These are hardy choices for both cold and heat, though it needs partial shade in zone 13.

Caring for Goniolimon

These flowers need well-draining soil. 

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Rarely bothered by any. 

Gallery

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Videos

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Resources

Wikipedia: Goniolimon
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 341, Goniolimon
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