Cotton Tail thrift
Armeria maritima 'Cotton Tail'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Cotton Tail' thrift (Armeria maritima 'Cotton Tail') is a perennial for borders, containers, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a slow growing, evergreen clump. Blooms appear in spring and again in summer, and they attract butterflies and bees. It tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Heather, and Greig's tulip.