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Sea Thrift

Armeria maritima

a tight, semi-spherical cluster of small pink sea thrift flowers at the top of a stem

Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

a mound of thin leaved sea thrift vegetation resembles a bunch grass

Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

Plant Description

Cute low, dense mound of grass-like evergreen leaves with cheerful clusters of pink flowers. Deer resistant. Makes an excellent slow growing groundcover.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Bluffs Gardens Parklands Residential yards Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist
Special Uses	Attracts hummingbirds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Evergreen Good for rock garden Good groundcover Ornamental
Shade Preference	Full sun
Mature Height	up to 24"

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