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    Armeria maritima

    Also Known As

    • Sea Thrift

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10a

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    Armeria maritima plant details

    Armeria maritima is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - 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

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: plumbaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria maritima

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and wind
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Armeria maritima, known as sea thrift or sea pink, forms low, compact mounds or spreading mats of narrow, grass-like, green foliage topped with light to dark pink, rounded clusters of tightly-packed flowers held above the foliage. Use at the front of the border, in containers, or in the dry garden. Sporadic re-blooming is common throughout the summer. Tolerant of salty soils and coastal environments.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Dark green linear leaves and flowers of pink, white and reddish-purple on stiff 8" stems. Blooms from spring into summer brightening your day.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Armeria maritima plant

    How to Grow Armeria maritima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

    See other plant types of Armeria for your garden

    Armeria maritima 'Pt. Arena'

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Armeria maritima 'Pt. Arena' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Armeria maritima 'Little Penny'

    aka MINIATURE SEA THRIFT, Sea Thrift

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Armeria maritima 'Little Penny' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

    aka Red Sea Thrift, Ruby Thrift

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty'

    aka Armeria maritima 'Nifty Thrifty', Nifty Thrifty Sea Thrift

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty' by Patricia Cunningham
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    Armeria maritima 'Splendens'

    aka Splendens Thrift

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Armeria maritima 'Splendens' flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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