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California Native Plant

Armeria maritima

Sea Pink, Common Thrift

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This clumping, grass-like perennial is native to many areas, including coastal California. Its flowers range from deep rose pink through white. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.