Sea Thrift

Armeria maritima

Sea Thrift is a slow-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 0.5-1 ft × 0.5-1 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained and very-dry soil. Expect pink and white blooms in spring. It attracts bees and butterflies, stands up well to drought, dry soil and salt, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones: 4-8
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Mature size: 0.5-1 ft × 0.5-1 ft
Growth rate: Slow
Maintenance: Medium
Soil: Well-drained, Very-dry
Bloom color: Pink, White
Bloom season: Spring
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Tough against: Drought, Dry soil, Salt
Native to: Europe, North America

Freeze survival

Will it survive your winters?

We score Sea Thrift’s freeze-trouble range against the real coldest nights your area has recorded.

Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.