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    Armeria maritima 'Compacta'

    Also Known As

    • Compacta Sea Thrift

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

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    Armeria maritima 'Compacta' plant details

    Armeria maritima 'Compacta' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Armeria maritima 'Compacta'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: plumbaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria maritima 'Compacta'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A compact maritima that stays to 4" tall. Dark pink blooms in spring and summer.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Armeria maritima 'Compacta' plant

    How to Grow Armeria maritima 'Compacta'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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