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    Armeria maritima 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • Alba Sea Thrift

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-8"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

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    Armeria maritima 'Alba' plant details

    Armeria maritima 'Alba' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring white 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, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Armeria maritima 'Alba'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plumbaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria maritima 'Alba'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 2. Tufted grassy green foliage. White, ball shaped flower clusters bloom above grassy mounds of evergreen foliage. Easy to grow. Remove faded flowers for continuous blooming. Best in light, sandy, well-drained soil. White Thrift is a great plant for flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. Drought tolerant once established.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Armeria maritima 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Armeria maritima 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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