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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 2–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — scientifically named Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — Standing around 6-8 inches tall and wideRed-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — typically forming clumps ranging in size from 6 to 8 inches in heightRed-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — making it an exceptional choice for adding contrast and interest to your landscape designRed-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — is celebrated for its grass-likeRed-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — each standing tall on slenderRed-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — the Red-leaved Sea Thrift exhibits globular flower heads+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — scientifically named Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — Standing around 6-8 inches tall and wide
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') — making it an exceptional choice for adding contrast and interest to your landscape design
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — is celebrated for its grass-like
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — each standing tall on slender
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — the Red-leaved Sea Thrift exhibits globular flower heads
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') — 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') — and spreading 8 to 12 inches wide
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — is a compact perennial prized for its ruby-red foliage
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — offers a charming blend of colorful foliage and vibrant blooms
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