Armeria maritima

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Armeria maritima

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Zones A2, A3, 1-9, 14-24, 28, 31-43

Full

Minimal

Common Thrift
Plumbaginaceae
Perennials, Flowers

ARMERIA

Narrow, stiff, evergreen leaves grow in compact tufts or basal rosettes; small white, pink, rose, or red flowers are carried in dense, globular heads. Main bloom period is spring to early summer, but shearing off faded flowers may prolong flowering. Sturdy, dependable plants for edging walks or borders and for tidy mounds in rock gardens or raised beds. Attractive in containers.

Good drainage is essential and permits regular watering, but safest tactic is to water moderately in dry climates, sparingly in moister regions. Tolerate seaside conditions, infertile soil. Clumps spread slowly and need dividing only when bare centers show.

Armeria maritima

Native to Europe, much of northern and western North America. Tufted mounds spread to 1 ft.; leaves are 6 in. long. White to rose pink flowers in tight clusters atop 6–10-in. stalks. Bloom is profuse in spring (goes on almost all year in mildest climates).

'Bloodstone'

Bear rose red flowers.

'Cotton Tail'

Bear white blooms.

'Rubrifolia'

Bear purplish red foliage and rosy pink blossoms.

'Splendens'

This 1-ft. mound bears rose pink blossoms.

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