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Armeria Species, Plantain Thrift, Sea Pink

Armeriaalliacea

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Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Armeria (ar-MER-ee-uh)

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Species

alliacea (al-lee-AY-see-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Haven't had much luck with this plant- looks great once established, but nurseries claim it's drought tolerant, and I have not found it t...Read More

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