Thrift, Sea Pink
This is an attractive, pink-flowering ground cover with needle-like green foliage. It is well-suited to use as a small-scale groundcover or rock gardens.
Armeria alliacea
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Smooth
Leaf length : 6"
Leaf shape : Inversely lance-shaped
Leaf color : Dark green
Flower Characteristics
Flower width : 3/4"
Flower shape : Globular heads of flowers
Flower color : Pink
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 20 in.
Average size maturity height : 2-8 in.
Growth rate : Moderate-Fast
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -30 to -25 F( Z4a)
Sunset zone : 1-9, 14-24
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens : Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants : Yes