Statice, or limonium, gives the appearance of
a sea of color.  Perhaps that is why it is also
known as Sea Lavender.  Statice used to be
predominantly yellow, but today most varieties
are seen in shades of blue.  They are also
available in purple, lavender, white and pink.

Statice originated in Turkistan and areas in
the Mediterranean.  Botanically, blue Sea Lavender
is called Statice Perezii.  It was named after
the Dutch baron P.J.R. de Perez, who was
Governor of the Dutch West Indies in 1803 -
1859.  This variety is distinguished by its smooth,
bare foot stalk, comprised of multi-branching
stems of small, star-shaped flower clusters.

The other major variety consists primarily of
purple flowers with a splash of white.  Both are
used as filled flowers in large arrangements and are
the perfect addition to any natural-looking wedding design.  Statice lasts about 2 weeks and dries
well, so the bride can have a beautiful keepsake
of her wedding.  It is available year-round.