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Cotton Tail Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Cotton Tail'
Pronunciation: ar-MER-ee-uh ma-RIH-tih-muh
SKU #00269
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Foliage reaches 4 to 6 in. tall and wide; blooms to 8 in. tall.
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| Description | This tidy, dense tuft of glossy green, grassy-textured foliage is an excellent choice for use in fronts of borders, edging pathways, and accenting rock gardens. Produces delightful, round, white blooms on stiff upright stems in spring, that will continue throughout summer if spent flowers are promptly removed. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Design Ideas | Cute little thrift is an excellent rock garden plant. Its tidy form makes a fine edging and creates a good front of the border bloom. Spot into flagstone steppers and plant into gaps in rocks of waterfalls and garden pools. Plant in irregular groupings to create masses of low color in carpet bedding style. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga); Sedum (Sedum); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, loamy to sandy soils; shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates mild drought. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed regularly throughout growing season. Deadhead to promote repeat bloom. |
| History | The species name, maritima, attests to this plant's origin in the maritime coastal regions of souther Europe. The German, Willdenow assigned the genus. Plants were cultivated in knot gardens during the middle ages and later became standard far in the English cottage garden. |
| Lore | This plant maintains a high tolerance of copper in the soil and is valuable for revegetating areas where this mineral is problematic in the environment. |
Details
| Description | This tidy, dense tuft of glossy green, grassy-textured foliage is an excellent choice for use in fronts of borders, edging pathways, and accenting rock gardens. Produces delightful, round, white blooms on stiff upright stems in spring, that will continue throughout summer if spent flowers are promptly removed. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Cute little thrift is an excellent rock garden plant. Its tidy form makes a fine edging and creates a good front of the border bloom. Spot into flagstone steppers and plant into gaps in rocks of waterfalls and garden pools. Plant in irregular groupings to create masses of low color in carpet bedding style. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga); Sedum (Sedum); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, loamy to sandy soils; shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates mild drought. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed regularly throughout growing season. Deadhead to promote repeat bloom. |
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History
| History | The species name, maritima, attests to this plant's origin in the maritime coastal regions of souther Europe. The German, Willdenow assigned the genus. Plants were cultivated in knot gardens during the middle ages and later became standard far in the English cottage garden. |
|---|---|
| Lore | This plant maintains a high tolerance of copper in the soil and is valuable for revegetating areas where this mineral is problematic in the environment. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cotton Tail Thrift produce flowers?
Spring through summer
Is Cotton Tail Thrift evergreen or deciduous?
Cotton Tail Thrift is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Cotton Tail Thrift?
Cotton Tail Thrift is Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Cotton Tail Thrift resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Cotton Tail Thrift grow?
Cotton Tail Thrift has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Cotton Tail Thrift?
Cotton Tail Thrift grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Cotton Tail Thrift in my landscape?
Cotton Tail Thrift is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
How can I use Cotton Tail Thrift in my garden design?
Cute little thrift is an excellent rock garden plant. Its tidy form makes a fine edging and creates a good front of the border bloom. Spot into flagstone steppers and plant into gaps in rocks of waterfalls and garden pools. Plant in irregular groupings to create masses of low color in carpet bedding style.
What color are Cotton Tail Thrift flowers?
Cotton Tail Thrift produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Cotton Tail Thrift?
Cotton Tail Thrift has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Cotton Tail Thrift?
Good companion plants for Cotton Tail Thrift include: Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga); Sedum (Sedum); Daylily (Hemerocallis).
How do I care for Cotton Tail Thrift?
Thrives in well-drained, loamy to sandy soils; shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates mild drought. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed regularly throughout growing season. Deadhead to promote repeat bloom.
What is the history of Cotton Tail Thrift?
The species name, maritima, attests to this plant's origin in the maritime coastal regions of souther Europe. The German, Willdenow assigned the genus. Plants were cultivated in knot gardens during the middle ages and later became standard far in the English cottage garden.
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