Armeria, Pinkball Thrift, Plantain Thrift 'Joystick Red Shades'

Armeriapseudarmeria

Family
Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Armeria (ar-MER-ee-uh)
Species
pseudarmeria (sood-ar-MER-ee-uh)
Synonym
Armeria cephalotes
Armeria latifolia
Armeria formosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brookland, Arkansas

Clayton, California

Orinda, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Harbor Beach, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Lincoln, Nebraska

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Harbor Beach, MI | June 2012 | positive

from Harbor Beach, MI. I really enjoy this beautiful plant in my rock garden, Although slow to expand, it is bigger than last year, and I...Read More

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Colorado Springs, CO (Zone 6a) | June 2009 | positive

I didn't believe this one would stay so small and compact - but is has, though it is slow to expand. It blooms in late spring a really n...Read More

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Pinconning, MI (Zone 6a) | June 2008 | positive

This plant survived the winter here in Michigan (zone 6A). It has just started blooming, though the plant is smaller than when it started last year.

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