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Genus: Armeria Species: maritima Common Name: Common Thrift Family: Plumbaginaceae Order: Caryophyllales Native: Mediterranean, colder areas of North and South America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 1 foot Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: Pink, red or white Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 4-8 Note: This low growing, compact perennial is suitable for edging, borders, ground covers, and rock gardens. Sea Thrift does poorly in heavy soils. Removal of spent flowers will encourage additional flowering. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.