Rubrifolia Thrift
Armeria maritima
ar-MEER-ee-uh mar-ih-TIM-uh
Perennials: Rock Star
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Compact tufts of evergreen, grass-like foliage with sturdy, wiry stems of globe-shaped flowers. Blooms in late spring early summer. Good for rock gardens and borders. Will tolerate drought and salt.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Ball / Globe
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Alpine
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division