Armeria maritima 'Morning Star Deep Rose'

Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift

  • Attracts butterflies
  • Deer resistant
  • Displays showy, deep pink blooms
  • Thrives in well-drained, infertile soil conditions
  • Early blooms and long-season blooms attract pollinators

Grass-like foliage emerges early to form a tight mound that gives rise to bud-bearing stalks that open to deep rose, clover-like flowers in April. Perfect for early season pollinators, it is long blooming and perfect for massing or containers.

Attributes
• Container
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Evergreen
• Rock Garden
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• Pink
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Late Spring
• Early Summer
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Armeria maritima 'Morning Star Deep Rose'

Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Easy to grow with little care needed other than trimming off flower stalks after the bloom has passed in late spring.