Botanical Name: Armeria maritima
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Common Name: Sea Pink, Common Thrift  
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Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Susan Frommer
  • Description

  • Notes

This clumping, grass-like perennial has small pink flowers that resemble pom poms that bloom in spring and summer. This cute flower can be used at the edge of walkways and pavers as it doesn't do well with foot traffic. Grows 6 to 12 inches tall and wide.