Vindictive thrift
Armeria maritima 'Vindictive'
RHS AGM 1993
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
'Vindictive' thrift (Armeria maritima 'Vindictive') 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 clump of evergreen foliage. Flowers appear in spring and again in summer, and they attract butterflies and bees. It handles drought and salt well.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Ice plant, and Blue grama.