Plant Information
Armeria maritima Alba
Scientific Name: Armeria maritima
Common Name: Thrift
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 8b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant
Water: Light
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)
Height: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)
Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Abundant flowers attract butterflies to the garden and are lovely in summer bouquets. Ideal for the rock garden, as a small-scale ground cover or as an edging in the garden. Plants are quite salt tolerant and will adapt well to poor, dry soils.
Abundant flowers attract butterflies to the garden and are lovely in summer bouquets. Ideal for the rock garden, as a small-scale ground cover or as an edging in the garden. Plants are quite salt tolerant and will adapt well to poor, dry soils.