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THRIFT

Genus: Armeria.

Species: Armeria maritima.

Thrift or Sea Thrift
Plumbaginaceae 'Alba'

Fully hardy
Well-drained poor to moderately fertile soil. Seen along sandy coastlines. Full sun in an open position.

Flowers: white flowers in May-July.

NOTE: Oct 28th 2009 - It is still flowering!

PROPAGATION: divide clumps in spring or root cuttings under glass in summer.

Happy living in a pot.

I think this is what the Danes call 'English grass'

Photos of this plant

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