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Armeria maritima
Thrift seapink is a darling evergreen plant that produces small, globe-shaped bright pink to lavender (or sometimes white) flowers on compact mounds of dark green leaves. Over time, the clumps will spread to form a fuss-free groundcover that is adored by hummingbirds and pollinators. It is common along the Oregon coast so be sure to give it sandy or rocky, low-nutrient soils to enjoy its stunning flowers year after year.
- Plant type/canopy layer: evergreen, perennial, herbaceous plant
- Size at maturity: 6”-12" tall, clumps 4”-12” wide
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Light requirements: full sun
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Moisture requirements: dry soil, requires well-drained
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Bloom time: April - August
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Growth rate/ease: medium to slow growth rate, moderately easy to grow (in the right conditions)
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Wildlife support: flowers attract and provide nectar to hummingbirds, adult butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators; overall plant attracts and supports beneficial and other pest eating insects.
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Native habitat/range: commonly found growing in bluffs, grasslands, and coastal sands, from sea level to 200m, along the coasts of Oregon and Washington. Portland Plant List - no.
- Special features & uses: deer resistant; drought tolerant; evergreen; groundcover; landscape uses include pollinator gardens and rock gardens
Gardening with Thrift Seapink: This plant is ideal for dry, well-drained or sandy areas of your yard - such as a rock garden. Since it is evergreen, it should not be cut back to the ground in fall as that will affect spring bloom. Don't baby this beauty - it will not tolerate supplemental water, nor soils that are too-rich, heavy or moist.
Photo Credit 1: © rappman, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Photo Credit 2: © Jacek Pietruszewski, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Photo Credit 3: © Erin McKittrick, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Photo Credit 4: © Jared Shorma, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Photo Credit 5: "Armeria maritima - Moelen 4" by Arnstein Rønning is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Photo Credit 6: © J V, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Armeria maritima
Thrift seapink is a darling evergreen plant that produces small, globe-shaped bright pink to lavender (or sometimes white) flowers on compact mounds of dark green leaves. Over time, the clumps will spread to form a fuss-free groundcover that is adored by hummingbirds and pollinators. It is common along the Oregon coast so be sure to give it sandy or rocky, low-nutrient soils to enjoy its stunning flowers year after year.
- Plant type/canopy layer: evergreen, perennial, herbaceous plant
- Size at maturity: 6”-12" tall, clumps 4”-12” wide
-
Light requirements: full sun
-
Moisture requirements: dry soil, requires well-drained
-
Bloom time: April - August
-
Growth rate/ease: medium to slow growth rate, moderately easy to grow (in the right conditions)
-
Wildlife support: flowers attract and provide nectar to hummingbirds, adult butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators; overall plant attracts and supports beneficial and other pest eating insects.
-
Native habitat/range: commonly found growing in bluffs, grasslands, and coastal sands, from sea level to 200m, along the coasts of Oregon and Washington. Portland Plant List - no.
- Special features & uses: deer resistant; drought tolerant; evergreen; groundcover; landscape uses include pollinator gardens and rock gardens
Gardening with Thrift Seapink: This plant is ideal for dry, well-drained or sandy areas of your yard - such as a rock garden. Since it is evergreen, it should not be cut back to the ground in fall as that will affect spring bloom. Don't baby this beauty - it will not tolerate supplemental water, nor soils that are too-rich, heavy or moist.
Photo Credit 1: © rappman, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Photo Credit 2: © Jacek Pietruszewski, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Photo Credit 3: © Erin McKittrick, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Photo Credit 4: © Jared Shorma, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
Photo Credit 5: "Armeria maritima - Moelen 4" by Arnstein Rønning is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Photo Credit 6: © J V, some rights reserved (CC-BY)
