Armeria maritima Rubrifolia (Sea Thrift)

Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of small, rose-pink flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer. Sea Thrift forms a dense, mounded tuft of grass-like, purplish-red leaves that will spread slowly. The foliage turns bronze in the fall. A charming little plant that is ridiculously easy to grow and is perfect for edging walks or borders. The flowers can be used as cut flowers too.

• Grows up to 6-10 in. tall and wide (15-25 cm). Clumps will spread slowly and will need dividing only when the plant centers become bare.
• Best in full sun, in infertile, dry, well-drained soils. In richer soils the leaves tend to fall outwards leaving an open center. Drought tolerant once established.
• Virtually disease and pest free, it is deer resistant and attracts bees and butterflies.
• A great perennial plant for edging, border fronts, rock gardens, coastal gardens or massed as a ground cover for small spots.
• Deadheading may produce a second flush of flowers.
• Propagate by division or by basal semi-ripe cuttings