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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.
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.

Gardening facts about Armeria villosa plant

How to Grow Armeria villosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - 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

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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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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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
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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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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
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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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