Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima)

Sea Thrift, also known as Thrift or Sea Pink, is a compact, evergreen perennial with tufted, grass-like foliage and bright, round clusters of flowers in shades of pink, white, or red. It’s well-suited to coastal gardens, rocky areas, or containers, and it thrives in well-drained, sandy soils. Its low-growing habit and vibrant blooms make it a popular choice for edging, rock gardens, and ground cover.

Category

Sun Needs:

  • Full sun (Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.)

Bloom Time:

  • Late spring to summer (typically May to July)
Size:

Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches

Attributes:
  • Compact, mounding habit
  • Salt tolerant, ideal for coastal gardens
  • Evergreen foliage
  • Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
  • Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
  • Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers
Companion:
  • Sedum
  • Lavender
  • Thyme
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)
  • Heuchera (Coral Bells)
  • Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia)

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