How to Grow and Care for Thrifts

Growing naturally on the Mediterranean coast, the sea thrift (Armeria maritima) forms clumps or rounded mats of grassy green leaves, and can be planted in containers and rock gardens. Sea thrift is one of the few plants to grow well in soil with high copper contents. It is evergreen, and attracts butterflies to its round flower heads in spring.

Jersey thrift grows on coastal dunes and cliffs. Although similar to the Common Thrift, jersey thrift is distinguishable by its shorter bracts, longer stems, and broader leaves. It is predominantly a wildflower but is also planted as ground cover in cottage gardens and borders.

Sea thrift is a low-growing perennial evergreen that naturally grows in sandy and limestone areas. It is cultivated as an ornamental or ground cover and can be used for cut flowers. Gardeners like its pompom-shaped, summer-blooming flowers.

Sea cushion is a hardy perennial known for its tufted clumps of dark green, grass-like leaves and rounded clusters of bright pink flowers. Thriving in coastal habitats, its compact form and deep rooting system allow resilience against salty breezes and sandy soils. The globe-shaped blooms rise on slender stalks in spring and summer, attracting an array of pollinators.

Armeria splendens is an ornamental plant in the Plumbaginaceae family, which is native to Europe.