Botanical Name: Armeria alliacea
Common Name: Plantain thrift; Jersey thrift
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape clumping rosette of upright stiff foliage and pink flowers which are held well above the foliage; stays low and compact
Height 6 to 8'
Spread up to 2'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors; full sun preferred
Soil good drainage is essential
Hardiness hardy; Zones 1-9 14-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrowly elliptical to linear, medium green to 4" long set in dense clumps or rosettes; foliage is upright and large compared to A. maritima
Flowers round clusters to 1" across; flowers range from intense pink to light lavender; round clusters held high above foliage
Fruit 1/4" diameter berry; begins white and turns blue
 
Propagation:
seed, division
 
Usage:
excellent rock garden plant valued for compact form and pink flowers; good in containers, small scale landscapes, seaside gardens, and dry garden beds
 
Landscape Care:
Watering drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate overwatering; be cautious in heavy soils and moist climates
Fertilizing none required
Pruning dead head old flowers as needed
Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other variety ‘Leucantha’ has white flowers
 
Origin: Southern Portugal and Spain
Family:Plumbaginaceae
 
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