Sea Thrift

Armeria maritima

Family: Plumbaginaceae

Green & Freshfaintfresh

SeasonSpring–Summer

OriginCoastal Europe, North America

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Spring–Summer bloomer

Sea thrift grows in tight grass-like mounds on coastal clifftops, sending up round pink pompoms on wiry stems that sway in the salt breeze with a delicate, fresh coastal fragrance.

Symbolism & Meaning

sympathy, compassion, courage

In the Victorian language of flowers, sea thrift means “Sympathy”.

Habitat & Environment

Coastal Europe, North America

Sea Thrift is native to Coastal Europe, North America.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameArmeria maritima
FamilyPlumbaginaceae
Native ToCoastal Europe, North America
Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
LifespanPerennial

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