Thrift, Splendens

Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Sea Thrift)

The dome of blade-like dark green foliage becomes covered with wine-red blooms. Excellent for edging or as a tightly spaced groundcover for mass color. Well suited to rock gardens and dry stream beds. Perfect size for pots and troughs. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread6" - 12" (in)
Spacing 6 in - 12 in
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Thrift, Splendens | Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Sea Thrift) || The dome of blade-like dark green foliage becomes covered with wine-red blooms. Excellent for edging or as a tightly spaced groundcover for mass color. Well suited to rock gardens and dry stream beds. Perfect size for pots and troughs. An herbaceous perennial.
Full Sun, Spring, Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
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