Armeria maritima ssp. californica

Also Known As

California Seapink
Seathrift

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Armeria maritima ssp. californica plant details

Armeria maritima ssp. californica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Armeria maritima ssp. californica

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, native plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria maritima ssp. californica

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This small herbaceous perennial is an excellent plant for rock gardens, or perennial boarders. It performs best in part shade inland, and full sun along the coast. Our native sea thrift has tight mounds of grass-like leaves on top of a stout taproot, and pompom-shaped clusters of pink-purple, long-lasting flowers. From San Luis Obispo County, California, north to British Columbia. None found None found Found in found on coastal bluffs and sandy places, in northern coastal scrub communities. Communitites located in Northern Coastal Scrub, Closed-cone Pine Forest between 0 and 656 feet .