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Armeria, Common Thrift, Sea Pink, Sea Thrift 'Nifty Thrifty'

Armeriamaritima

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Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Armeria (ar-MER-ee-uh)

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Species

maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)

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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)

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Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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berrygirl

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

Short 4" - Plant 8" apart. Zone 3-9. Miniature Armeria with each leaf outlined in yelllow . The little tufts make a nice color contrast. ...Read MoreFlowers are pastel pink.

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Armeria, Common Thrift, Sea Pink, Sea Thrift 'Nifty Thrifty'

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