Armeria Maritima (Noun)
Meaning
Tufted thrift of seacoasts and mountains of north temperate zone; occasionally grown as a ground cover.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Armeria maritima, commonly known as sea thrift or thrift, is a flowering plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens.
- Sea pinks or armeria maritima, have attractive, ball-shaped blooms in pink or white and silvery green leaves that can withstand some foot traffic.
- Tufts of armeria maritima thrive on sandy coastal dunes where it competes well against strong sea breezes.
- Growing conditions for armeria maritima require well draining matured compost with well managed drainage and an open position in relation to sunlight.
- The popular cottage and seaside garden plant, armeria maritima, bears white or pink flower heads for months in the growing season.