Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose'
Sea Thrift
Sea Pink
Plant Family:
Plumbaginaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Apr
to:
May
Tiny pink to white flowers in globular clusters
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Dark Green
Pat Kolling
Stiff, linear, grass like
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Native to coastal areas of Pacific Northwest
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
D
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
6-12"
Spread:
6-12"
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Commonly grows in saline environments along coastal areas were few other plants can grow well
Soil:
Infertile, dry, well drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Fall:
Common Problems
Diseases:
No serious disease or insect problems
Insects:
No serious disease or insect problems
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