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Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's Variety'

Also Known As

  • Armeria caespitosa 'Red Faery'
  • Sea Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's Variety' plant details

Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's Variety' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red 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 juniperifolia 'Bevan's Variety'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's Variety'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
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

A compact form with red flowers the leaves are long and soft green in color, quite unlike any other armeria we grow. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's Variety' plant

How to Grow Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's Variety'

  • 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

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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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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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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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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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
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