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Armeria maritima 'Small Fry'

Also Known As

  • Armeria 'Small Fry'
  • Dwarf Sea Pink

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-10a

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Armeria maritima 'Small Fry' plant details

Armeria maritima 'Small Fry' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with pink 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 - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Small Fry'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen pink
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria maritima 'Small Fry'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hybrid from Austin Griffiths' garden that forms tufted mounds to 12" with thin grasslike leaves. Rose-pink flower clusters form on short stiff stems year round on the coast, in springtime elsewhere. Full sun with regular garden water. Hardy to 0F. Garden origin.

Gardening facts about Armeria maritima 'Small Fry' plant

How to Grow Armeria maritima 'Small Fry'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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