Sea Thrift, Thrift, Sea Pink, Cliff Rose, Cushion Pink, Lady's Cushion, Lady's Pincushion, Marsh Daisy, Sea Gilliflower, Sea Grass
Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of pink to lavender (or sometimes white) flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer. Sea Thrift forms a dense, mounded tuft of grass-like, dark green leaves that will spread slowly. A charming little plant that is ridiculously easy to grow and is perfect for edging walks or borders. The flowers can be used as cut flowers too.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Armeria |
| Common names | Sea Thrift, Thrift |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, United Kingdom, United States, Washington |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Armeria |
| Common names | Sea Thrift, Thrift |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, United Kingdom, United States, Washington |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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