Red-Leaved Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia'

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Overview

The Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia', or Red-leaved Sea Thrift, is a compact perennial prized for its ruby-red foliage. Standing around 6-8 inches tall and wide, this hardy groundcover produces globe-shaped pink flowers on 10-inch stems in late spring to early summer. Ideal for rock gardens and edging, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-resistant once established, it adds year-round interest with its vibrant leaf color. USDA zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–9Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — is a compact perennial prized for its ruby-red foliage

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — Standing around 6-8 inches tall and wide

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — this hardy groundcover produces globe-shaped pink flowers on 10-inch stems in late spring to early

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — Ideal for rock gardens and edging, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — Drought-resistant once established, it adds year-round interest with its vibrant leaf color

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — scientifically named Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — offers a charming blend of colorful foliage and vibrant blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Plumbaginaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — is a compact perennial prized for its ruby-red foliage

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — Standing around 6-8 inches tall and wide

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — this hardy groundcover produces globe-shaped pink flowers on 10-inch stems in late spring to early

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — Ideal for rock gardens and edging, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — Drought-resistant once established, it adds year-round interest with its vibrant leaf color

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — scientifically named Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — offers a charming blend of colorful foliage and vibrant blooms

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — making it an exceptional choice for adding contrast and interest to your landscape design

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — typically forming clumps ranging in size from 6 to 8 inches in height

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — and spreading 8 to 12 inches wide

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — is celebrated for its grass-like

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — the Red-leaved Sea Thrift exhibits globular flower heads

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — each standing tall on slender

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