species 39,114 observations

Sea Thrift

Armeria maritima

Field notes

Supports All

30 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Celypha Moth, Long-winged Shade 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it White-bowed Smoothwing 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Tiny Small Carpenter, Margined Calligrapher, Black-tailed Bumble Bee 27

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Medium
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Salt
Habit: Clumping Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.