Armeria, Common Thrift, Sea Pink, Sea Thrift 'Laucheana'

Armeriamaritima

Family
Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Armeria (ar-MER-ee-uh)
Species
maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Short 6" - Plant 12" apart. Neat evergreen tufts of grass-like foliage with globular bright flowers on 6" stems. Bright rose flowers.

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