Ballerina Lilac armeria
Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 15 inches tall12 to 15 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lilac-purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ballerina Lilac' armeria (Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac') is a perennial for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry soil of most types. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It stays evergreen, and lilac-purple flowers appear in spring, summer, and autumn to attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Elfin mother of thyme, Pink, and Autumn moor grass.