How to grow Armeria maritima
When common thrift is not in bloom, its clumps of narrow six inch high evergreen leaves could easily be mistaken for grass. In the spring, however and through most of the summer in cool locations, the plants send up stems 10-12 inches tall bearing 0.5 to 0.75 inch globe like clusters made up of numerous tiny pink, rose,lilac or white flowers, in growth is fairly rapid.
Common thrift’s billowing mounds of foliage make a delightful irregular ground cover in beds, edgings and rock sandy soil, particularly near the seashore.
How to grow
Plant in early spring or early fall, setting seeds but are most easily grown from divisions made afterly die, it is a good idea to dig up plants, divide them and thrive in rather poor, dry soil, flower production will be reduced if the plants receive too much fertilizer and moisture. Mulch to keep out weeds.
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