Sea thrift (Armeria maritima)
Sea thrift, also known as Sea cushion, Lady's cushion, Cliff rose, Sea grass
Armeria maritima, commonly known as Sea Thrift or Sea Pink, naturally thrives along the Mediterranean coast. This plant forms dense clumps or mats of slender, grassy green foliage and is well-suited for containers and rock gardens. Remarkably tolerant of high copper content in soil, Sea Thrift remains evergreen year-round and draws butterflies with its spherical flower clusters in the spring.
Key Facts About Sea thrift
Attributes of Sea thrift
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 30 cm
Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 mm to 8 mm
Flower Color
Pink White Red
Scientific Classification of Sea thrift
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Leadwort
Genus
Thrifts
Species
Sea thrift
Toxicity
Ingestion and contact with sap