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Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
Also Known As
- Splendens Thrift
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' plant details
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover 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 regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: plumbaginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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See other plant types of Armeria for your garden
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
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
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
aka Sea Thrift
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-10a
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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