Growing and Drying Your Own Pink Pokers Statice
You really can't go wrong adding pink pokers statice to your cutting garden if you want something that basically lasts forever. Unlike the traditional flat-topped statice you see in every grocery store bouquet, this variety—botanically known as Limonium suworowii—has these incredible, wavy wands of tiny pink blossoms that look more like coral or fuzzy pipe cleaners than a typical flower. I first stumbled upon them a few years ago and was immediately hooked by how much texture they add to a landscape. They're funky, they're architectural, and honestly, they're one of the lowest-maintenance plants you can grow if you give them the right start. ...