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    Armeria maritima ssp. elongata

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-15"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Armeria maritima ssp. elongata plant details

    Armeria maritima ssp. elongata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects 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 maritima ssp. elongata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plumbaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria maritima ssp. elongata

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    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

    This vigorous matt-forming evergreen from northern Europe is like a steroidal version of our coastal native sea thrift. Everything is larger and more robust from the deep green grassy leaves to the large pink pom-poms, show off! Flowering starts in April and continues sporadically through summer if spent flowers are removed, thick foliage covers ground well to about 6" tall and 2' wide. Great in containers and any well drained soil in full sun. Tolerates drought when established but best with a drink every few weeks in summer, who isn't really? Favored by bees and Butterflies. Cold hardy in USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Armeria maritima ssp. elongata plant

    How to Grow Armeria maritima ssp. elongata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Armeria maritima 'Pt. Arena'

    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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    Armeria maritima 'Little Penny'

    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
    Photo of Armeria maritima 'Little Penny' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

    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
    Photo of Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Armeria maritima

    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
    Photo of Armeria maritima flower by Far Out Flora
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    Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty'

    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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