Create a neat, compact edging with Splendens Sea Thrift, featuring masses of rose-red ball-shaped flower clusters that rise above glossy, grassy evergreen foliage from mid-spring to early summer. This dense, ground-hugging perennial forms a tidy clump just 6 inches tall, extending to 10 inches with flowers, and spreads 12 inches wide. The emerald green foliage remains attractive year-round, providing fine texture and interest even when not in bloom. Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, this tough perennial handles salt and heat, making it ideal for challenging sites. Perfect for rock and alpine gardens, border edging, and groundcover. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates urban pollution.

Plant Details:

• Botanical name: Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
• Common name: Sea Thrift, Sea Pink
• Flower color: Rose-red (ball-shaped clusters)
• Bloom time: Mid-spring to early summer
• Foliage color: Emerald green, small glossy grassy leaves (evergreen)
• Mature size: 6 in. tall (10 in. with flowers), 12 in. wide
• Growth habit: Dense, ground-hugging
• Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness zones: 3
• Water needs: Dry to average; drought-tolerant; must have well-drained soil and will die in standing water
• Deer resistant
• Tolerates salt and heat
• Tolerates urban pollution
• Suitable for rock/alpine gardens, border edging, groundcover, and containers
• Plant type: Evergreen perennial