Sea thrift plant

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Armeria Maritima (Sea Thrift Plants) compact, evergreen, grows 6” to 12” inches tall, lavender to pink flowers, tiny round clusters during spring. [DETAILS]

For a pop of pink in the garden, you can't go wrong with Armeria maritima, also called sea thrift. This guide has all you need to know about planting it.

Sea thrift is a salt-tolerant perennial for Zones 4 to 8 with spherical lavender, pink, or white blossom clusters. Learn to grow it now on Gardener’s Path.

Sea Thrifts are popular evergreen perennials and one variety - Armeria maritime - is native to Britain, making it ideal for UK gardens.

Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of bright, deep pink flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer. Sea Thrift forms a dense, mounded tuft of grass-like, dark green leaves that will spread slowly. A charming little plant that is ridiculously easy to grow and is perfect for edging walks or borders.

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Find Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Morning Star Deep Rose') in Davidsonville, Maryland (MD) at Homestead Gardens (Sea Pink)