Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Sea thrift, Armeria maritima, is typically found growing on cliffs and seashores, but also makes a pretty garden flower. A compact, evergreen perennial, it forms low clumps from which long stems of soft pink blooms emerge in summer. It's easy to grow and makes a good rockery plant. Its blooms are attractive to bees and make a pretty cut flower.
Grow Armeria maritima in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.
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Armeria and wildlife
Armeria is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
