Armeria juniperifolia
Also called Thrift
More About Armeria juniperifolia
- AKA Armeria caespitosa
- Clusters of soft pink flowers on short stems
- Occasional rebloom in the fall in cooler temperatures
- Dense evergreen cushion of gray-green needle-like leaves
- Bloom Time: Spring
Zone:
3Height:
10-15 cmSpread:
15-30 cmColour:
PinkJuniper-leaved Thrift Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easy to grow perennial needing a well-drained, sandy soil. Divide in the spring. Deadheading will stimulate new flower buds, extending the bloom time into the summer. The second set of blooms will appear in late summer when cooler temperatures occur. Generally pest and disease free. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, rooftops and walkways.
Armeria juniperifolia Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Salt Tolerant
Ground cover
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
SlowFlowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumHabit
DwarfMounding
Compact
Foliage Color
GreenGray
Landscape uses
Border/edgingRooftop (extensive)
Suitable Substitutions for Armeria juniperifolia
Armeria psuedarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac'
False Sea Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Alba'
Sea Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
Red-leaved Sea Thrift
