Armeria maritima 'Pt. Arena'

Also Known As

Armeria maritima 'Point Arena'
Point Arena Sea Thrift
Pt. Arena Sea Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Armeria maritima 'Pt. Arena' plant details

Armeria maritima 'Pt. Arena' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Armeria maritima 'Pt. Arena'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria maritima 'Pt. Arena'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Simply delightful & simple to grow! Salt & wind tolerant our coastal “Sea Thrift” is also perfectly content to grow in CLAYISH & SANDY SOILS, as well as rich garden soil. Needing no Summer water at seaside, do provide some Summer water away from the ocean to keep it thriving. Narrow, evergreen grass-like leaves form neat & tidy tufts to 12” across, forming little mounds over time. Plenty of sweet 1.5” lavender-pink pom-poms appear throughout Spring on short 6”-8” stems leaving attractive spherical seed heads in their wake. Cut these back to the foliage for a second flush of bloom in Summer. Excellent choice for low maintenance edging, rock gardens & containers. Loved by bees & butterflies ! Cute as a cut flower!