Armeria maritima
Sea Pink, Common Thrift
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.