Armeria maritima (Thrift, Sea Pink)
Botanical Information
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Armeria |
| Species | maritima |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the coastal areas of Europe and the United Kingdom. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 15 to - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 to 14 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | The pink, cup-shaped flowers grow clustered together, producing beautiful pockets of colour among other flora. The needle-shaped leaves grow densely beneath the flowers. |
| Shape | Short, upright to tuffted. |
| Landscape | Rock gardens, wall pockets, edging, border fronts. |
| Propagation | Propagation by basal cuttings or seed. |
| Cultivation | Requires well drained soil and full sunlight. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases noted. |
| Notable Specimens | Carn Galver, Zennor, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Coastal marshes, maritime cliffs and dry sand. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, needle-shaped leaves, approximately 15 cm in length, present all year. |
| Flower Description | Pink, cup-shaped flowers that cluster together. |
Photographs
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Armeria maritima, form.
Armeria maritima, leaf.
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Armeria maritima, flower.
Armeria maritima, flower. Carn Galver, Zennor, Cornwall, England.
Armeria maritima, flower. Carn Galver, Zennor, Cornwall, England.
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.