Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
Red-Leaved Thrift
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Tufts of deep purple-bronze, evergreen foliage with globe-shaped, magenta blooms on wiry stems. Compact mounds are perfect along pavers, edging or in rock gardens.
Height
6-8 in
Spread
8-10 in
Color
Hot Pink
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Tolerant of seaside conditions. Allow soil to dry between waterings. Remove faded flowers for best display.
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Catmint (Nepeta ), Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica), Pink Chives (Allium schoenpraesum), Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata pumila), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum calcareum), Stonecrop (Sedum borchii sport), Stonecrop (Sedum album)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
