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California Native Plant

Armeria maritima

Sea Pink, Common Thrift

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This clumping, grass-like perennial is native to many areas, including coastal CA. Its flowers range from deep rose pink through white.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.