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Armeria tweedyi

Also Known As

  • Sea Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-10a

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Armeria tweedyi plant details

Armeria tweedyi is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and 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 - bright shade and even moisture - occasional water. 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 tweedyi

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria tweedyi

USDA Zones: 3a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, caespitose perennial with blue-green foliage and rose-pink flowers. Perfect for the rock garden. Hardy to 0F. Garden origin.

Gardening facts about Armeria tweedyi plant

How to Grow Armeria tweedyi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • 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
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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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