Red Leaf Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
SKU
01946
A profusion of rose pink flower heads dance above neat mounds of red-tinged evergreen foliage. Finely textured leaves develop a bronze hue in cool weather. Dependable border or pathway edging. Great evergreen for rock garden, landscape accents, or containers. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ar-MER-ee-uh ma-RIH-tih-muh roob-rih-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms clumps 8 to 10 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Edging, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 9
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