Bloodstone Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Bloodstone'
Pronunciation: ar-MER-ee-uh ma-RIH-tih-muh
SKU #00304
| Description | A dependable plant for use in borders and along pathways. The dense, clump-forming, grassy-textured foliage forms neat green tufts topped by a profusion of bright, rosy red flower heads on stiff, upright stems. A wonderful rock garden accent or container plant. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Foliage clumps reach 6 to 8 in. tall, 12 in. wide, with blooms 10 in. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
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| Design Ideas | This evergreen perennial grows in dense blanket-like forms, making it a fine choice for filling in rock gardens and borders. The flowers of Bloodstone Thrift are bright rosy-red, usually blooming in profusion. Try it in containers on decks or at an entryway, or as an accent in the corner of a border. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Speedwell (Veronica); Salvia (Salvia); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Creeping Phlox (Phlox) |
| Care | 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 excessive winter moisture. Feed regularly throughout growing season. Remove spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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