Sea Pink w/ Dark Pink Flowers (Thrift)
These sturdy, dependable, grass-like perennials are good for walkways, borders, and excellent in rock gardens. They produce narrow, stiff, evergreen leaves and white to rose pink flower clusters atop 6-10" stalks. Main bloom period is spring to early summer but shearing off faded flowers may prolong flowering.
Armeria maritima (A. vulgaris)
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Stiff
Leaf length : 6"
Leaf shape : Narrow
Leaf color : Dark green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Bloom is profuse in spring and goes on almost all year in mildest climates.
Flower width : 1"
Flower shape : Cup-shaped
Flower color : Pink
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 1 ft.
Average size maturity height : 1/2 - 1 ft.
Growth rate : Slow
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -40 to -35 F (Z3a)
Sunset zone : 1-9, 14-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes