Armeria maritima

Sea Thrift (Sea Pink)

Low-growing, cushion-forming evergreen perennial typically found on coastal cliffs, salt marshes, and occasionally in mountainous areas. Produces distinctive globular heads of bright pink (occasionally white or lilac) flowers on slender, leafless stems.

Ideal Conditions

Soil: well-drained, sandy, gritty, poor, loamy, chalky

Sunlight: full sun

Climate

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Climate: coastal, temperate maritime, alpine, rock garden

Winter Hardiness:

Drought Tolerance:

Maintenance

Care Level:low

Watering: Every 21 days

Pruning: No

Active Seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter

Bloom Time: April, May, June, July, August

Growth

Height: 20 cm

Spacing: 25 cm