Armeria white

Common Name:
Sea Thrift 'Alba'

Description:
Armeria maritima 'Alba', commonly known as Sea Thrift 'Alba', is a compact, evergreen perennial forming dense tufts of narrow, grass-like dark green leaves. In late spring and early summer, it produces globular clusters of pure white flowers on slender, upright stems. This hardy plant thrives in Melbourne's temperate climate, particularly in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils, and is tolerant of coastal conditions. Its low-growing, mat-forming habit makes it ideal for rockeries, borders, and container planting. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage a second flush of flowers. Sea Thrift 'Alba' is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, making it a valuable addition to water-wise gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Width: 20–25 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Coastal Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Rockeries

• Suitable for Edging

Toxicity:
Sea Thrift 'Alba' is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets. However, ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)

• Sedum (Sedum spp.)

• Thyme (Thymus spp.)

• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

• Salvia (Salvia spp.)