Armeria villosa

Also Known As

Armeria alliacea
Portuguese Sea Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2"-8"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-10a

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Armeria villosa plant details

Armeria villosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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 villosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria villosa

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Nice tight clump, tighter than most of the Armeria species or selections that I've seen. The usual kind of pink flowers, but what makes this plant unique is the bright red color at the base of the new growth.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Tidy perennial forming neat tussocks of needle-like leaves. Small, papery pink flowers from early spring into summer, especially when spent flowers are removed. Best used in full sun with moderate summer water. Useful in rock gardens, borders, and containers. Hardy to 0 °F. Spain, Portugal.