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Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink'

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Overview

Armeria maritima 'Splendens Pink', commonly called Splendens Pink Sea Thrift, is a compact, evergreen perennial. It forms low, dense mounds of grass-like foliage, about 6-8 inches high with a similar spread. Spring and summer bring globular clusters of vibrant pink flowers atop 10-12 inch stems, attracting butterflies. Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and tolerates coastal conditions. USDA zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean, Temperate

Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — ground cover / perennial with pink and purple blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — commonly known as the Splendens Pink Sea Thrift

Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — and is resilient to most pests and diseases

Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — commonly called Splendens Pink Sea Thrift

Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — and tolerates coastal conditions; drought-resistant once established

Photographs by 3 contributors

David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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