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Ballerina Lilac' Sea Thrift 1 Gallon (Pack of 4)

Ballerina Lilac' Sea Thrift 1 Gallon (Pack of 4)

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Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac' Information Page
Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac'

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac'

Description

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac', commonly known as 'Ballerina Lilac' Sea Thrift, is a charming perennial that produces clusters of lilac-pink flowers atop slender stems. Its evergreen, grass-like foliage forms a neat mound, making it an attractive addition to borders and rock gardens.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in coastal gardens due to its tolerance to salty conditions.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Ballerina Lilac' Sea Thrift
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 12-18 inches tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lavender, Sedum, and other drought-tolerant plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil moderately moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
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