This tufted perennial has slender spreading stems that form a compact clump. It has narrow strap-like dark green leaves and the small white to pink cup-shaped flowers appear in a rounded head that is held above the foliage from spring to summer.   

Hardiness zones 4 to 9 

Armeria maritima is naturally found in coastal or mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere but originated from southern Greenland to Iceland and north-west Europe. 

It grows in most well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position and tolerates drought and frost. 

Common Thrift is grown for its flowers and tufted habit. It is planted in small gardens as a front border or in rockeries as a spill-over and is suitable for coastal regions. It establishes from division in one season and is commonly grown in containers. There are many cultivars available. ID 2200

Armeria (ar-ME-ree-a) maritima (mar-a-time-ma)

Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Leadwort, Sea Lavender and Thrift Family