ARMERIA JUNIPERIFOLIA - 1GAL

Juniper-Leaved Sea Thrift

Armeria juniperifolia

Plant Height: 2 inches

Flower Height: 4 inches

Spread: 6 inches

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 2a

Other Names: Spanish Thrift, Sea Pink

Description:

Lovely hot pink flowers on wiry stems, projecting from unique tufts of juniper-like needles; fine textured foliage and drought tolerance make this an excellent addition to rock gardens and xeriscapes

Ornamental Features

Juniper-Leaved Sea Thrift has masses of beautiful balls of pink flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its tiny needle-like leaves remain grayish green in colour throughout the year.

Landscape Attributes

Juniper-Leaved Sea Thrift is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a mounded form. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Juniper-Leaved Sea Thrift is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Rock/Alpine Gardens
Border Edging
General Garden Use
Groundcover
Container Planting
Planting & Growing