Armeria 'Joystick Red' (Joystick Series)
Also Known As
- Armeria cephalotes
- Armeria formosa
- Armeria latifolia
- Armeria pseudarmaria 'Joystick Red'
- Pinkball Thrift
- Plantain Thrift
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 5a-10a
Armeria 'Joystick Red' (Joystick Series) plant details
Armeria 'Joystick Red' (Joystick Series) 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 - mostly sun 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 'Joystick Red' (Joystick Series)
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: plumbaginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria 'Joystick Red' (Joystick Series)
- USDA Zones: 5a - 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
Gardening facts about Armeria 'Joystick Red' (Joystick Series) plant
How to Grow Armeria 'Joystick Red' (Joystick Series)
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Texture
- grassy
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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
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
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
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